Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026): Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (The Journal of Midwifery)

Jurnal Ilmiah Kebidanan (The Journal of Midwifery), Volume 14, Number 2 (2026) presents a collection of original research articles and a review article addressing contemporary issues in midwifery, maternal and neonatal health, adolescent reproductive health, and women's health.

This issue highlights various aspects of maternal healthcare, including antenatal care utilization, the influence of sociocultural factors on maternal health services, cesarean section delivery, postpartum lactation support, and the management of postpartum hypertension. It also explores adolescent health through studies on menstrual health, iron supplementation adherence, and the role of physical activity in reproductive health.

Additional contributions examine neonatal health outcomes, the utilization of maternal and child health handbooks, and the development of digital midwifery education to support innovation in healthcare. A review article further discusses the determinants of unmet family planning needs among women of reproductive age in developing countries.

Collectively, the articles in this issue provide valuable evidence to support evidence-based midwifery practice, strengthen maternal and child healthcare services, and encourage innovation in midwifery education and healthcare delivery.