perinatology
/ˌpɛrɪˌneɪˈtɑlədʒi/
noun
- The branch of medicine that deals with the care of mothers and babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period shortly after birth, especially for high-risk situations.
- She decided to specialize in perinatology after seeing the challenges of high-risk pregnancies.
- Advances in perinatology have greatly improved survival rates for premature infants.
- The hospital's perinatology department handles complex cases involving twins and maternal health issues.