Perinatal: meaning, definitions and examples
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perinatal
[ ˌpɛrɪˈneɪtəl ]
medical term
Perinatal refers to the period surrounding childbirth, typically covering the time from the 20th week of gestation to 28 days after birth. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe factors that affect both the mother and the neonate during this crucial time. Medical professionals focus on perinatal health to ensure favorable outcomes for both the mother and the infant.
Synonyms
maternal-child, obstetric
Examples of usage
- Perinatal health is crucial for infant survival.
- There has been an increase in perinatal care programs.
- Perinatal depression can affect new mothers.
- The perinatal period is vital for developmental outcomes.
Translations
Translations of the word "perinatal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perinatal
🇮🇳 पेरिनेटल
🇩🇪 perinatal
🇮🇩 perinatal
🇺🇦 перинатальний
🇵🇱 perinatalny
🇯🇵 周産期の
🇫🇷 périnatal
🇪🇸 perinatal
🇹🇷 perinatal
🇰🇷 주산기
🇸🇦 حول الولادة
🇨🇿 perinatální
🇸🇰 perinatálny
🇨🇳 围产期的
🇸🇮 perinatalen
🇮🇸 fæðingarvísindalegur
🇰🇿 перинаталдық
🇬🇪 პერინატალური
🇦🇿 perinatal
🇲🇽 perinatal
Etymology
The term 'perinatal' originates from the combination of 'peri-', a prefix derived from Greek meaning 'around' or 'near', and 'natal', which comes from the Latin 'natalis', meaning 'pertaining to birth'. The prefix 'peri-' is often used in medical terminology to indicate proximity in time or space, whereas 'natal' specifically refers to birth. Thus, 'perinatal' effectively captures the concept of the time immediately surrounding childbirth. The term gained prominence in the 20th century as medical and health professionals started to emphasize the importance of the perinatal period for both maternal and neonatal outcomes. This focus has led to increased research, improved prenatal and postnatal care, and a greater understanding of the risks and challenges that can occur during this critical timeframe.