Perinatology Editorial Dear Friends, I am pleased to present this issue of Perinatology to you. Jaundice occurs in almost all neonates. Various aspects of this condition have been studied extensively. Datta et al’s study elucidates the sociodemographic and service utilization factors that pose as risks in the incidence of severe neonatal jaundice. Countries across the globe are taking several measures to reduce neonatal mortality. Gupta et al, in their study, substantiate the need for making newborn screening for some metabolic diseases mandatory in India, which is a crucial approach toward reducing neonatal mortality. Cord blood lactate level can help predict neonatal mortality in women with pregnancyinduced hypertension; Kumar et al shed light on the utility of this promising indicator. Hemoglobinopathies are still prevalent in various geographic belts. Sampagar et al demonstrate the feasibility of antenatal screening of hemoglobinopathies and recommend the implementation of carrier screening in routine antenatal investigations, in India, as the first step toward the prevention and elimination of this disorder. Many maternal and obstetric factors and placental weight determine the neonatal birth weight. Mohite’s study proposes that controlling and modifying these factors optimally can lead to the birth of normal-birth-weight neonates. Permatasari et al assess gestational age (GA) by various methods and show that a strong correlation exists between GA estimated based on the last menstrual period, ultrasonogram, and New Ballard Score. Working mothers face several barriers in breastfeeding their neonates. Mangla et al suggest ways to overcome these barriers to ensure adequate nutrition for neonates. Kanchan et al analyze the trends in perinatal mortality in a tertiary care center and recommend several measures to reduce perinatal mortality rate. With regular features and interesting case reports, the issue is comprehensive. I hope that you will benefit from reading this issue of Perinatology. With regards, V J o u r n a l o f P e r i n a t a l a n d N e o n a t a l C a r e Dr Ranjan Kumar Pejaver Editor in chief, Perinatology—Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Care Editorial board member, Journal of Perinatal Medicine Editorial board member, The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine E-mail: rpejaver@yahoo.com Vol 24 • No. 1 • May–Aug 2023
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