According to the provided reference, there is no difference between "antenatal" and "prenatal"; they are synonyms. Prenatal simply means "before birth," and antenatal is an alternative term for the same period. Another alternative term is "antepartum."
Here's a breakdown:
- Prenatal: Meaning "before birth."
- Antenatal: A term with the same meaning as prenatal, i.e., "before birth."
- Antepartum: Another synonym for "before birth."
Essentially, all three terms refer to the same period of time: the period before a child is born.
