Neonaticide usually refers to the killing of a child during the first 24 hours of life in medical publications. However, Romania defines that infanticide can only occur in the first 24 hours after birth. As a noun, the word "neonaticide" may also refer to anyone who practice or who have practiced this.

Neonaticide usually refers to the killing of a child during the first 24 hours of life in medical publications. However, Romania defines that infanticide can only occur in the first 24 hours after birth. As a noun, the word "neonaticide" may also refer to anyone who practice or who have practiced this.