postpartum | ||
1. | [ adjective ] occurring immediately after birth | |
Synonyms: | postnatal | |
Examples: | "postnatal development" |
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Related terms: | perinatal prenatal | |
2. | [ adjective ] following childbirth | |
Examples: | "postpartum depression" |
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Related terms: | antepartum parturition | |
Similar spelling: |
postpaid postponer postoperative |