About the Journal
Journal of Research in Midwifery and Healthcare (JRMH) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Surabaya. First published in 2025, the journal is published biannually in June and December and is available in electronic (online) format. JRMH publishes original research articles, review articles, and case reports in English.
The journal provides a scientific platform for disseminating research in midwifery, maternal and child health, women's reproductive health, physical activity and lifestyle interventions in women's health, healthcare innovation, and interdisciplinary healthcare related to maternal, newborn, child, and women's health. It welcomes contributions from researchers, academics, healthcare professionals, clinicians, policymakers, and students that advance evidence-based practice, education, and healthcare services at national and international levels. All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer-review process to ensure scientific quality and ethical publication standards.
Announcements
Current Issue
The first issue of Volume 2 of the Journal of Research in Midwifery and Healthcare continues its commitment to disseminating high-quality scientific evidence that advances maternal, neonatal, child, and adolescent health. This edition brings together original research and narrative reviews that emphasize preventive care, health promotion, and innovative non-pharmacological approaches across different stages of the life course.
This issue features an observational study evaluating an animal-based physical exercise program for improving fundamental movement skills in toddlers and a simple observational study exploring infant physical activity as a strategy to support early growth and development. It also presents an experimental study investigating the effects of combined prenatal yoga and structured pregnancy exercise on serum cortisol regulation and active-phase labor duration, alongside a narrative review examining the potential of prenatal yoga in reducing the risk of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. In addition, this issue includes a narrative review highlighting the expanding role of midwives in providing reproductive and mental health counselling for adolescent girls, underscoring the importance of holistic and preventive care for young people.
Through this collection of articles, the journal aims to strengthen the translation of research evidence into clinical practice, education, and community health programs while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to improve the health and well-being of women, children, adolescents, and families in diverse healthcare settings.
Articles
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Observational Study of Animal-Based Physical Exercise Programs for Improving Fundamental Movement Skills in Toddlers
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Prenatal Yoga and the Reduction of Hypertension Risk in Pregnancy: A Narrative Review
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Infant Physical Activity as A Strategy to Support Early Growth and Development: A Simple Observation Study
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Strengthening Midwives’ Role in Reproductive and Mental Health Counselling for Adolescent Girls: A Narrative Review
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Effects of Combined Prenatal Yoga and Structured Pregnancy Exercise on Serum Cortisol Regulation and Active-Phase Labor Duration
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Vina Firmanty Mustofa,
Midwifery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia ,
Indonesia 