title: Even a "princess of a program" may face challenges.
abstract: Commentators discuss the merits of the article "Developing a Family Centered, Hospital-Based Perinatal Education Program" [Journal of Perinatal Education, 9(4), 28-39]. They also point out the challenges of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive, family-centered perinatal education program in urban and rural hospitals.
authors.affiliation: W endy B udin is Associate Professor of Nursing and Program Director of the Lamaze International Childbirth Educator Program at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. She is a Fellow in the American College of Childbirth Educators and a member of the Lamaze International Certification Council and Faculty Assembly.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Budin