Definition of "perinatal" [perinatal]

• Of, relating to, or being the period around childbirth, especially the five months before and one month after birth: perinatal mortality; perinatal care. (adjective)

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• "Genetic counselors, sonographers and nurses involved in perinatal care are also welcome."
• "It is about research in perinatal and neonatal medicine."
• "Although not categorized as "cold-stress," exposure to cold this month also may have contributed to the deaths of several newborn manatees, classified as "perinatal" - or those that die before reaching five feet in length."