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.
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all perinatal mental health treatments, including SSRIs, continue to be available.
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Andrew Novick, The Conversation, 31 July 2025
In this case, the Hahn School identified a critical gap in perinatal CNS education and developed and implemented a graduate level program to address it.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
All of this is covered by Medicaid — providing an essential lifeline to pregnant mothers across the perinatal period and well into the postpartum period.
—Natasha Williams, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
The findings were especially true in the perinatal period, which spans from conception to two years postpartum.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Andrew Novick, The Conversation, 31 July 2025
In this case, the Hahn School identified a critical gap in perinatal CNS education and developed and implemented a graduate level program to address it.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
All of this is covered by Medicaid — providing an essential lifeline to pregnant mothers across the perinatal period and well into the postpartum period.
—Natasha Williams, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
The findings were especially true in the perinatal period, which spans from conception to two years postpartum.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 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 9 Aug. 2025.
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