Building the Continuum of Care for Pregnant Women and Young Families

Dear Colleagues,

The concept behind this Special Issue—"Building the Continuum of Care for Pregnant Women and Young Families"—is rooted in the fundamental idea of providing human-centered, high-quality ongoing healthcare to expectant mothers, families and their infants. In today's evolving healthcare landscape, bridging the gaps in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care is crucial to achieving the well-being of both mother and family. We encourage authors to explore innovative approaches, evidence-based practices, and policy frameworks that aim to enhance the entire spectrum of care for pregnant women, ensuring a healthy pregnancy, safe childbirth, and smooth transition into parenthood. Manuscripts under this theme could delve into topics such as antenatal and intrapartum care, antentatal education, midwifery-led continuity of care, maternal mental health care, postpartum care strategies, pediatric healthcare initiatives, community engagement, digital health solutions, etc.

By addressing these aspects, our aim is to create a holistic, supportive, and empowering environment for expectant mothers and young families, ultimately improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Dr. Rafael Vila-Candel
Dr. Anna Martín-Arribas
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• perinatal care
• organization of care, maternal mental health
• postpartum support
• pediatric healthcare
• continuity of care
• family-centered services
• women-centered care
• women’s experience
• community engagement
• digital health solutions