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
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The doctor took steps to prevent perinatal infection.
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Yet only half of those mothers receive adequate treatment, according to Kay Roussos-Ross, who runs the perinatal mood disorders program at the University of Florida.
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Lisa Rab, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
The charity is dedicated to ensuring that women and birthing people dealing with perinatal mental health problems are provided with efficient and sensitive care, per their website.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Nov. 2025
Biochemical osteomalacia reaffirmed by signs and symptoms and perinatal outcome.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This absence can intensify feelings of isolation, anxiety, and identity confusion, all of which can increase the risk of perinatal/postpartum depression.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Rab, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
The charity is dedicated to ensuring that women and birthing people dealing with perinatal mental health problems are provided with efficient and sensitive care, per their website.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 18 Nov. 2025
Biochemical osteomalacia reaffirmed by signs and symptoms and perinatal outcome.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
This absence can intensify feelings of isolation, anxiety, and identity confusion, all of which can increase the risk of perinatal/postpartum depression.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
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 16 Dec. 2025.
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