postpartum

4 definitions • 7 examples

relating to the period of time after a baby has been born:

Postpartum backache may be related to hormonal changes.

The postpartum period can be a stressful time for new mothers.

during the period after a baby has been born:

Women who are healthier before pregnancy have fewer symptoms postpartum.

If you still feel sad and listless postpartum, talk to your doctor.

the period after a baby has been born:

Treatment of noninvasive cervical cancer can be postponed until postpartum.

They wrote a paper on the management of thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy and postpartum.

following the birth of a child:

They offer the full package of prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care.