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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Perinatology, also known as maternal\u2013fetal medicine, is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of both the mother and fetus during pregnancy, childbirth, and the immediate postpartum period.<\/p>\n

For this reason, it plays a crucial role in monitoring high-risk pregnancies<\/a> or possible complications that may arise affecting the mother and baby.<\/p>\n

What is perinatology<\/h2>\n

The goal of perinatology or maternal-fetal medicine is to ensure the healthiest possible pregnancy while identifying potential risks and indicating ways to address them to avoid serious complications.<\/p>\n

For this, the maternal-fetal physician needs knowledge of obstetrics<\/a>, neonatology<\/a>, and pediatrics, which allows providing comprehensive and specialized care.<\/p>\n

Although perinatology and maternal-fetal medicine can be considered the same, there are some differences, as while a maternal-fetal physician focuses on the health of the mother and fetus during pregnancy, the perinatologist has a broader focus that includes the immediate postpartum period.<\/p>\n

What is done in perinatology<\/h2>\n

During a perinatology consultation, the health of both the mother and fetus is evaluated; for this, depending on the particular circumstances of each pregnancy and the patient’s medical history, different procedures may be performed:<\/p>\n