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What is perinatology?
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Perinatology is: The branch of obstetrics dealing with the period of time around childbirth and focuses on the medical and surgical management of high-risk pregnancies.
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High risk obstetrics: Perinatology is the practice of high risk obstetrics. Another name for Perinatology is Maternal Fetal Medicine.
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