perinatal

(adjective)

Of or pertaining to the time around birth

Related Terms

Examples of perinatal in the following topics:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

    • These risk factors include genetics, prenatal and perinatal factors, neuroanatomical abnormalities, and environmental factors.
    • A number of prenatal and perinatal complications have been reported as possible risk factors for ASD.

  • Genetic and Environmental Impacts on Intelligence

    • Exposure to toxins and other perinatal factors have also been proven to affect intelligence, and in some cases, cause issues such as developmental delays.