Perinatal and Prenatal

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Perinatal adjective - Occurring during the period around birth (5 months before and 1 month after).

Usage example: perinatal care

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Prenatal is an antonym for perinatal.

Prenatal adjective - Occurring or existing before birth.

Usage example: the prenatal period

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Perinatal is an antonym for prenatal.

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