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postpartum

[ pohst-pahr-tuhm ]

adjective

  1. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery:

    I suffered from postpartum depression with my first child.



adverb

  1. in the period of time following childbirth; after delivery:

    Her passion as a physiotherapist is motivating women to regain their strength and fitness postpartum.

postpartum

/ ±èəʊ²õ³Ùˈ±èɑ˳ÙÉ™³¾ /

adjective

  1. med following childbirth
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of postpartum1

First recorded in 1840–50; from New Latin post partum “after childbirthâ€; post post- + partum, accusative of partus “a bringing forth,†equivalent to par(ere) “to bear †( parturient ) + -tus suffix of verbal action
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of postpartum1

Latin: after the act of giving birth
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These cuts come at a time when reproductive rights are being restricted, forcing more women to carry pregnancies to term while simultaneously weakening the health care infrastructure essential for safe childbirth and postpartum care.

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When I was flattened by postpartum depression and had a terrifying health misdiagnosis, Mark was there with me; his aligned presence was like a pillar holding me upright.

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ProPublica zoomed out beyond the second trimester to look at deaths of all women hospitalized in Texas while pregnant or up to six weeks postpartum.

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One of the most underreported consequences of banning abortion in the United States is how forced births will devastate maternal and postpartum care.

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Santa Barbara Midwifery and Birth Center, is offering displaced Los Angeles-area fire victims free belly checks, postpartum care and other services for families who evacuated to the Santa Barbara area.

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