perinataaliseen

Perinataaliseen is the illative form of the Finnish adjective perinataalinen, used in medical Finnish to refer to things related to the perinatal period. In English, the corresponding term is perinatal. The concept covers events, care, and conditions surrounding birth, and is used across obstetrics, neonatology, and public health. In Finnish practice, phrases such as perinataaliseen hoitoon illustrate how the term is applied grammatically to describe actions or targets of care.

The perinatal period is commonly defined as the time around birth, encompassing late pregnancy and the early days or weeks after delivery. Definitions vary: some sources reference from approximately 22 to 28 weeks of gestation through the first week after birth, while others extend the window to 28 days or even 42 days postpartum for research and surveillance purposes. Perinatal terminology is central to comparing outcomes across settings and over time.

Key outcomes studied in the perinatal field include perinatal mortality (stillbirths and early neonatal deaths), preterm birth, low birth weight, and congenital anomalies. Risk factors are multifactorial and include maternal health, age, nutrition, infections, substance use, chronic conditions, and access to quality prenatal and postnatal care. Perinatal health emphasizes both medical care during pregnancy and supportive services after birth, including maternal mental health, lactation support, and newborn intensive care when needed.

In national and international health surveillance, perinatal metrics inform policy, resource allocation, and clinical guidelines. The term perinataalinen and its inflected forms remain standard in Finnish medical literature and practice.