Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty, and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
Journal of Neonatal Biology is a Quarterly, Open Access, peer-reviewed, academic journal that aims to publish the most complete and reliable source of information on discoveries and current developments as original articles, review articles, case reports, short communications, etc. in all areas of the Neonatology and Perinatal medicine and provides free online access to the researchers worldwide.
The journal is using Editorial Tracking System for online manuscript submission, review and tracking systems. Editorial board members of the Journal of Neonatal Biology or outside experts review manuscripts; at least two independent reviewer’s approval followed by the editor is required for the acceptance of any citable manuscript.
A neonate is also called a newborn. The neonatal period is the first 4 weeks of a child's life. It is a time when changes are very rapid. Many critical events can occur in this period:
Feeding patterns are established. Bonding between parents and infant begin. The risk for infections that may become more serious are higher. Many birth or congenital defects are first noted.