Conditions which originate in the perinatal period, i.e. the period immediately before, during and after birth. This may include the following:
- Fetus and newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labour and delivery
- Disorders related to length of gestation and fetal growth
- Birth trauma
- Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
- Infections specific to the perinatal period
- Haemorrhagic and haematological disorders of fetus and newborn
- Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to fetus and newborn
- Digestive system disorders of fetus and newborn
- Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of fetus and newborn