Perinatal Care
| Definition: |
The care of a fetus or newborn given before, during, and after delivery from the 28th week of gestation through the 7th day after delivery. |
| Notes: |
from 28th wk of pregn through 7 days after birth; care of fetus & neonate: differentiate from PRENATAL CARE & POSTNATAL CARE which are care of the mother; check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY & INFANT, NEWBORN if relevant |
Perinatal Care Definitions and Terms
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