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Birth Template

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About the Birth format

Birth is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions, Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum, Breastfeeding Practices and Influences.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Birth 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inMaternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Global Maternal and Child Health Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
ISSN0730-7659
Citation impact (2-yr)1.85
h-index128
i10-index1,396
Total citations83,477
Article processing charge$4,530
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of British Columbia
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Birth per year

69
2014
68
2015
62
2016
66
2017
83
2018
70
2019
52
2020
85
2021
104
2022
129
2023
109
2024
87
2025

Citation impact of Birth by publication year

2.4K
2014
2.1K
2015
1.8K
2016
1.8K
2017
2.7K
2018
1.6K
2019
676
2020
1.4K
2021
1.4K
2022
660
2023
360
2024
57
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Birth

Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth

Ellen Hodnett, Simon Gates, G Justus Hofmeyr et al. · 1 Mar 2005

ABSTRACT Background: Historically, women have been attended and supported by other women during labour. However, in recent decades in hospitals worldwide, continuous support during labour has become the exception rather than the routine. Concerns about the consequent dehumanization of women's birth experiences have led to calls for a return to continuous support by women for…

Prevalence and Predictors of Women's Experience of Psychological Trauma During Childbirth

Johanna E. Soet, Gregory A. Brack, Colleen DiIorio · 7 Feb 2003

BACKGROUND: The increased acceptance of the prevalence of trauma in human experience as well as its psychological consequences has led to revisions of diagnostic criteria for the disorder. The three purposes of this study were to examine the rates at which women experienced psychological trauma in childbirth, to explore possible causal factors, and to examine…

A Negative Birth Experience: Prevalence and Risk Factors in a National Sample

Ulla Waldenström, Ingegerd Hildingsson, Christine Rubertsson et al. · 1 Mar 2004

BACKGROUND: A woman's dissatisfaction with the experience of labor and birth may affect her emotional well-being and willingness to have another baby. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of a negative birth experience in a national sample. METHODS: A longitudinal cohort study of 2541 women recruited from all…

Women’s Attitudes, Preferences, and Perceived Barriers to Treatment for Perinatal Depression

Janice H. Goodman · 1 Mar 2009

BACKGROUND: Perinatal depression is associated with potential negative consequences for the mother and infant, and therefore efforts to improve treatment access and efficacy are warranted. The purpose of this study was to examine pregnant women's preferences and attitudes about treatment for depression, and perceived potential barriers to accessing treatment. METHODS: Data were collected by means…

Birth template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Birth format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Birth template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Birth use?
Birth uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Birth 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Birth?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Birth document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Birth template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Birth format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Birth?
Birth is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Birth template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Birth PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Birth template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Birth template cost?
You can start writing in the Birth template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Birth PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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