Impact Factor
3.39
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.65
499 total citations
h5-index
30
h5 depth signal
Cited share
76.9%
153 of 199
Total citations
499
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.75
External metric anchor
Self-citation
4.8%
24 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
353
Australia
112
United Kingdom
104
Canada
86
Netherlands
49
Citing Fields of Research
Obstetrics/Gynecology
703
Healthcare Policy
248
Patient Care
76
Reproductive Health
72
Human Reproduction
53
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,603
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
199
153 cited publications
Last 12 months
94
7.8 publications/month
Open access share
46.8%
44 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
353 citing publications
Leading citing field
Obstetrics/Gynecology
703 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v9n1,spring 1982-
v9n1,spring 1982-
v9n1,spring 1982-v27n1, Mar. 2000
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Broad Categories
Obstetrics
Obstetrics/Gynecology
MeSH Descriptors
Obstetrics
Perinatal Care
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1111/birt.70141
Open DOI
Behavioral Health Conditions, Maternal Factors and Severe Maternal Morbidity in Michigan: A Statewide Analysis of Birth Hospitalizations
Introduction: Maternal mortality continues to rise in the United States and continued monitoring of the burden and risk factors for severe maternal morbidity (SMM) is crucial. Studies have shown that maternal substance use disorders (SUD...
02
DOI 10.1111/birt.70143
Open DOI
Silence and Sorrow: A Qualitative Exploration of the Hidden Role of Communication Failures in Perinatal Care
Introduction: Perinatal mortality remains high in low‐ and middle‐income countries, with Tanzania bearing one of the greatest burdens. The Three Delays framework is often used to analyze preventable perinatal deaths and includes care see...
03
DOI 10.1111/birt.70138
Open DOI
Staff Experience of Implementing a Safety Bundle for Operative Vaginal Birth: A Mixed Methods Study
Introduction: We implemented a safety bundle for operative vaginal birth, including routine intrapartum ultrasound to assess fetal position, a structured team time‐out and procedural checklist, a birth experience survey and postnatal deb...
04
DOI 10.1111/birt.70140
Open DOI
Women's Preferences for Oral Intake During Labour: A Scoping Review
Introduction: Historically, oral intake during labour has been restricted due to concerns about aspiration under general anesthesia. Contemporary evidence now shows this risk is extremely rare. A 2013 Cochrane review supports unrestricte...
05
DOI 10.1111/birt.70119
Open DOI
Continuous Support During Active Labor “The Heartbeat of Our Practice”: Swedish Midwives' Perspectives on Continuous Support During Active Labor
Background: Continuous intrapartum support is associated with improved childbirth experiences and clinical outcomes and is central to the WHO Labor Care Guide. Although related to practical support, “being with” a laboring woman is not i...
06
DOI 10.1111/birt.70137
Open DOI
The Influence of Culture on the Childbirth Experience: A Comparative Study of Women From Muslim and Christian Backgrounds
Background: Childbirth is one of the most significant experiences in a woman's life, shaped by personal, healthcare, and cultural factors. It is widely recognized as a key indicator of obstetric care quality and woman‐centered approaches...
07
DOI 10.1111/birt.70133
Open DOI
Experiences of Lactation Support Among Medicaid‐Insured Mothers in Louisiana
Introduction: Louisiana's breastfeeding rates are lower than most states, and even lower among its Medicaid members. Louisiana's Medicaid program does not cover outpatient lactation services, although expanded access to lactation provide...
08
DOI 10.1111/birt.70132
Open DOI
A Scoping Review of Maternal Substance Use and Peer Support and Its Implications for Maternal Health Providers
Background: The number of pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder (PPWOUD) quadrupled since 1999, signifying a public health crisis. Objectives: This scoping review examined the strength and consistency of findings in medi...
09
DOI 10.1111/birt.70142
Open DOI
When Care Harms: Obstetric Violence as Institutional Trauma in Peru
Childbirth in health facilities now covers the large majority of births in Peru, and the conditions of institutional care shape the experience of almost every woman who gives birth. We argue that obstetric violence should be understood a...
10
DOI 10.1111/birt.70135
Open DOI
From Negotiation to Uncertainty: Surrogates' and Intended Parents' Experiences of Antenatal Care in Australia
Background: Surrogacy represents an increasingly common pathway to parenthood, yet maternity care services remain largely designed around conventional models of care centred on the pregnant woman and her partner. This study explored how ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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