The Journal of Perinatal Education

Letter from the Editor: Selected Researched Evidence Supporting the Work of Launching Families
pp. iv-v(2)
Author: Humenick, Sharron S.

Blueprint for Transforming the Lives of Children
pp. vi-xiv(9)
Author: Alliance for Transforming the Lives of Children

A. Consciously Conceiving: Encourage Prospective Parents to Carefully Consider Their Readiness to Assume the Roles and Responsibilities of Becoming a Parent
pp. 1-2(2)
Author: Petros, Eliane

B. Fostering an Optimal Womb Environment: Honor Pregnancy as a Natural Event (Not a Medical Condition) and Recognize the Importance of the Mother's Emotional, Mental, and Physical Well-being; a Safe Environment; and a Strong Support System
pp. 3-18(16)
Authors: Steele, Dara; Magee, Debra Lynn; Bower, Neoma; Hopkins, Sheila; Mudge, Tracie; Hill, Tina; Calixto, Angie; Morrow, Deidre Bennett; Goble, Terry L.; Corpuz, Julie; Tan, Aylee; Allen, Cynthia; Brasler, Theresa; Ricketts, Judith; Bloemendaal, Lori; Bennett-Bray, Caren M.

C. Preparing for an Optimal Birth Experience: Consider All Birthplace Options, Recognizing that Birth Experiences Are Enhanced in Home, Birth Center, or Hospital Settings that Support Parents' Informed Choices for the Labor, Birthing, and Postpartum Process
pp. 19-34(16)
Authors: Scott-Roberts, LaShontae; Gower, Rochelle; Accord, Barbara; Brasler, Theresa; Batten, Karla; Forehand, Ruthie; Sims, Laura; Zeto-Brennan, Roxanne; Kates, Jamie; Gough, Ursula Fitzgerald; Talbert, Kelly; Cales, Tamatha; Lampman, Marjorie; Fraile, Aimee

D. Supporting Early Postpartum Attachment: Select a Birthing Environment that Clearly Supports the Infant-Parent Attachment Process
pp. 35-50(16)
Authors: Winder, Suzanne; McDonald, Inga; Liska, Kay; Vaughan, Melissa; Turner, Cynthia M.; Cooper, Rita; Bennett-Bray, Caren M.; Weston, Anna A.; Forehand, Ruthie; Gilman, Robin; Mirmelstein, Judy; Dailey, Sherry; Stevenson, Annette; Friend, Brenda; Bell, Luetta