Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine

Aims & Scope

Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine (formerly Seminars in Neonatology) is a bi-monthly journal which publishes topic-based issues, including current 'Hot Topics' on the latest advances in fetal and neonatal medicine.

The Journal is of interest to obstetricians and maternal-fetal medicine specialists.

The Journal commissions review-based content covering current clinical opinion on the care and treatment of the pregnant patient and the neonate and draws on the necessary specialist knowledge, including that of the pediatric pulmonologist, the pediatric infectious disease specialist, the surgeon, as well as the general pediatrician and obstetrician.

Each topic-based issue is edited by an authority in their field and contains 8-10 articles.

Seminars in Fetal & Neonatal Medicine provides: • Coverage of major developments in neonatal care; • Value to practising neonatologists, consultant and trainee pediatricians, obstetricians, midwives and fetal medicine specialists wishing to extend their knowledge in this field; • Up-to-date information in an attractive and relevant format.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.160

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	111

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3777

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	634

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Inflammation in preterm and term labour and delivery

  Citation: 590

  Authors: Roberto, Jimmy, Luís F., Juan Pedro, Lara A., Jyh Kae

• The epidemiology, etiology, and costs of preterm birth

  Citation: 478

  Authors: Heather A., Mark A.

• The development of cerebral connections during the first 20–45 weeks’ gestation

  Citation: 468

  Authors: Ivica, Nataša

• Global burden of prematurity

  Citation: 366

  Authors: Margo S., Robert L.

• Inflammation and pre-eclampsia

  Citation: 354

  Authors: A.M., I.L., C.W.G.

• Long-term consequences of pain in human neonates

  Citation: 342

  Authors: Ruth E., Liisa, Jeroen W.B.

• Diffusion tensor imaging of brain development

  Citation: 334

  Authors: Petra S., Jessica

• Diversity of microbes in amniotic fluid

  Citation: 293

  Authors: Daniel B.

• Cognitive and behavioural outcomes following very preterm birth

  Citation: 272

  Authors: Samantha

• Development of neonatal EEG activity: From phenomenology to physiology

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Sampsa, Kai

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