perinatal

/ˌpɛrəˈneɪdl/
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Definitions of perinatal
  1. adjective
    occurring during the period around birth (5 months before and 1 month after)
    “perinatal mortality”
    “perinatal care”
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    antonyms:
    prenatal
    occurring or existing before birth
    postnatal
    occurring immediately after birth
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