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perinatologist

perinatologist

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A doctor who cares for unborn babies and women with risky pregnancies
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛrəˈneɪtəˌlədʒɪst/
  • Specialized
: perinatólogo
  • If you are experiencing complications during your pregnancy, visiting a perinatologist can provide specialized care.
  • Dr. perinatologist

Examples

  • When expecting twins, many parents choose to consult a perinatologist for additional support and monitoring.

  • My midwives haven't even mentioned it to me yet, nor my perinatologist.

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  • Steve and I carried excellent insurance, so we were afforded the chance to work with a phenomenal OB/GYN and perinatologist, who worked together to ensure that our babies had the highest possible chance of survival.

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  • The perinatologist recommended a series of tests to ensure the baby's health.

Surface Forms

perinatologist singular
perinatologists plural

Morphology

perinatologist = perinatology (semi-transparent) = peri + natal + ology + ist

Adding '-ist' to the field term 'perinatology' straightforwardly means a specialist in that field.

Etymology

Perinatologist breaks into peri- 'around', natal 'birth', and -ologist 'specialist who studies', like in perimeter, prenatal, and biologist. So a perinatologist is a doctor who cares for the mother and baby around the time of birth.