The word "perinatal" refers to the period of time just before and after a baby is born, including both the prenatal (before birth) and postnatal (after birth) stages. Full definition
Block, like most homebirth advocates, is deeply distressed about the recent international study that shows the planned homebirth has triple the rate of perinatal mortality of comparable risk hospital birth. (skepticalob.com)
More than 8000 participants have completed our standardized certificate of completion course, a two - day training in Perinatal Mood Disorders with an evidence - based curriculum, and more than 1400 have completed the maternal mental health webinar course by PSI and 2020 mom. (postpartum.net)
PSI offers a social support network of trained volunteers around the world and has a toll - free helpline at 800 -944-4PPD (English & Spanish) for anyone seeking support for perinatal mood disorders. (believemidwiferyservices.com)