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
Examples of perinatal in a Sentence
The doctor took steps to prevent perinatal infection.
Recent Examples on the Web
In addition to mandating better access to perinatal medical care behind bars and banning the use of Tasers and chemical weapons on pregnant inmates, the legislation required jails and prisons to provide free tampons and sanitary pads.
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Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
Their device collects key biometric data for at-risk patients and notifies providers of any significant changes, allowing care teams to take a more proactive approach to perinatal care.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 29 May 2024
But perinatal mental health issues hit me again like a truck.
—Jenn Davis, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
Black women are twice as likely to be coerced into procedures like inductions and epidurals during perinatal and birth care, according to researchers.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 13 May 2024
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Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
Their device collects key biometric data for at-risk patients and notifies providers of any significant changes, allowing care teams to take a more proactive approach to perinatal care.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 29 May 2024
But perinatal mental health issues hit me again like a truck.
—Jenn Davis, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2024
Black women are twice as likely to be coerced into procedures like inductions and epidurals during perinatal and birth care, according to researchers.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 13 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for perinatal
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“Perinatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perinatal. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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