noun
- a physician who specializes in the medical care of the fetus and newborn infant, particularly during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the first few weeks after birth
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called a maternal-fetal medicine specialist
Examples
- The perinatologist monitored the high-risk pregnancy closely throughout the third trimester.
- She consulted with a perinatologist when complications arose during her pregnancy.
- Perinatologists work in hospitals and specialized prenatal care centers.
- The perinatologist recommended additional ultrasounds to assess fetal development.
- After delivery, the perinatologist examined the newborn for any signs of distress.
- Many perinatologists complete additional fellowship training beyond medical school.