Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM) is the first regional and international peer review online biannual midwifery journal. JAM aims to promote midwifery in Asia through the publication of high quality articles. The journal is peer-reviewed for its research articles and open to all. We encourage the submission of research papers, theoretical papers, policy papers in the field of midwifery practice and education, maternity care and related fields. We accept all forms of research, including research based on primary and secondary analysis of data, as well as quantitative, qualitative research and mixed methods research. The Regional and International Editorial, Associate and the Advisory Boards maintain its quality through fast, fair, and professional peer review.
JAM is owned and published by the South Asian Midwifery Alliance (SAMA), founded in 2008 with a vision to promote maternal and neonatal health and advocate for the midwifery profession in the region. SAMA comprises the midwifery associations of five South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.
The biannual issues of JAM will be published in June and December.
Aga Khan University Libraries and Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery have agreed to host this online journal through AKU Institutional Repository eCommons.
Current Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2 (2023)
Editorial
Editorial 2023 - Another exciting year of progress and fulfilment
Edwin van Teijlingen, Rafat Jan, and Abeer Musaddique
Articles
Utilization and determinants of antenatal care services
Worlanso Awungshi Shimray, Adahrii Ashuni, Anamika Toppo, Lal khawngaihi, Lalram Beiseii, Medo- vinü, and Vikethono Luho
Nurse-led newborn parent education program – A qualitative study to explore nurses' experiences as newborn parent educators
Shelina Bhamani, Zaibunissa Karim, Ceemal Khan, Amina Lakhani, Khairunnissa Hooda, and Lumaan Sheikh
Factors associated with Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder in women: A review article
Kiran Karim Jivani, Tazeen S. Ali, Arusa Lakhani, and Fauzia Basaria Hasnani
Exploring midwives' challenges and strategies to provide care in maternity settings during harsh winter weather in northern areas, Pakistan: A qualitative study protocol
Sana Sultan, Rafat Jan, and Marina Baig
Commentaries
Over 200 Dalarna university alumni help advance education and care in Africa and Asia: A short communication
Kerstin Erlandsson and Marie Klingberg Allvin
Hip healthy swaddling: A commentary
Mehreen Aslam
Strengthening the integration of midwifery in health systems; a leader-to-leader collaboration
Erlandsson K, Borneskog C, Pedersen C, Ternström E, Byrskog U, Tamang L, Niraula G, Mehra D, Mehra S, Sharma S, and Lindgren H
Blogs
Because breastfeeding is never done alone
Mehtab Lalwani and Kiran Nawaz Ali
Out-of-hospital births: A small but growing phenomenon in high income countries: A viewpoint
Céline Miani, Stephanie Batram-Zantvoort, Emma Pitchforth, Bethan Treadgold, Krista Johnston, Virginie Rozée, Christiana MacDougall, Clemence Schantz, and Edwin van Teijlingen
Case Study
Swaddling a newborn promotes sleep and keeps the baby calm: A truth or a myth?
Ateefa Al-Noor and Anshara Merchant