perinatal
adjective
peri·na·tal ˌper-ə-ˈnā-tᵊl 
: occurring in, concerned with, or being in the period around the time of birth
perinatal mortality
perinatal care
perinatally
ˌper-ə-ˈnā-tᵊl-(l)ē
adverb 
Example Sentences
The doctor took steps to prevent perinatal infection.
Recent Examples on the Web Juli Fraga is a writer and psychologist in San Francisco who specializes in perinatal mood disorders and women's health concerns. 
Melissa Whippo, Glamour, 23 June 2022 The repercussions of this neglect of perinatal mood disorders are vast. Meera Senthilingam, CNN, 26 May 2022 The rate of perinatal mortality for women who gave birth within the study period was higher than the pandemic background rate at 22.6 per 1,000 births compared to 5.6. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2022 The deaths were divided into nine categories: watercraft collisions, flood gate or lock accidents, other human causes, perinatal, cold water stress, natural, not necropsied, undetermined and undetermined other. Fox News, 21 July 2022 The trend resonated with Kimberley Stephens a perinatal outreach program manager at Mercy Health, whose son styles his daughter's hair. Cierra Britten, The Enquirer, 14 June 2022 Evolving over time as perinatal medical care advances? WSJ, 19 May 2022 Arlt is one of many mothers who have struggled through the perinatal period, which is during or soon after pregnancy. Leah Treidler | Kuer, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 Symptoms for perinatal depression include loss of interest in hobbies or activities, feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness, suicidal ideations or attempts and anxiety. Pallabi Munsi, CNN, 31 May 2022 See More
Melissa Whippo, Glamour, 23 June 2022 The repercussions of this neglect of perinatal mood disorders are vast. Meera Senthilingam, CNN, 26 May 2022 The rate of perinatal mortality for women who gave birth within the study period was higher than the pandemic background rate at 22.6 per 1,000 births compared to 5.6. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2022 The deaths were divided into nine categories: watercraft collisions, flood gate or lock accidents, other human causes, perinatal, cold water stress, natural, not necropsied, undetermined and undetermined other. Fox News, 21 July 2022 The trend resonated with Kimberley Stephens a perinatal outreach program manager at Mercy Health, whose son styles his daughter's hair. Cierra Britten, The Enquirer, 14 June 2022 Evolving over time as perinatal medical care advances? WSJ, 19 May 2022 Arlt is one of many mothers who have struggled through the perinatal period, which is during or soon after pregnancy. Leah Treidler | Kuer, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 Symptoms for perinatal depression include loss of interest in hobbies or activities, feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness, suicidal ideations or attempts and anxiety. Pallabi Munsi, CNN, 31 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1944, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
perinatal
adjective
peri·na·tal -ˈnāt-ᵊl
: occurring in, concerned with, or being in the period around the time of birth
perinatal mortality
perinatal care