What is another word for Perinatal Mortality?
Pronunciation: [pˌɛɹɪnˈe͡ɪtə͡l mɔːtˈalɪti] (IPA) 
Perinatal mortality refers to the death of a baby before or shortly after birth. The term encompasses both stillbirths and early neonatal deaths. Synonyms for perinatal mortality include fetal demise, neonatal death, infant mortality, and stillbirth. Fetal demise refers specifically to the death of the fetus before birth, while neonatal death refers to the death of a baby in the first month of life. Infant mortality includes deaths of babies up to one year of age. Stillbirth refers to the death of a baby after the 20th week of pregnancy but before delivery. Despite the many synonyms, the loss of a baby at any stage is a devastating tragedy for families.
