perinatal
/ˌpɛrɪˈneɪtəl/
adjective
- Relating to the time shortly before and after birth, usually from about 20 weeks of pregnancy to 28 days after birth.
- Doctors monitor perinatal health to reduce complications for both mother and baby.
- Perinatal depression can affect mothers during pregnancy and after delivery.
- The hospital offers specialized perinatal care for high-risk pregnancies.