natal
UK: ˈneɪtl | US: ˈneɪtl
adj. relating to birth or the time of birth
adj. pertaining to the buttocks or nates (rare, medical usage)
The word natal traces back to Latin natalis, which originally meant "of or relating to birth." It stems from natus, the past participle of nasci ("to be born"), a root shared with words like native and nation. Over time, natal retained its core meaning while also developing a specialized medical sense referring to the buttocks (from Latin nates). The suffix -al solidifies its role as an adjective, consistently linking it to the concept of birth.
The hospital offers excellent natal care for newborns and mothers.
Her natal day is celebrated with a family gathering every year.
The study focused on natal complications in premature babies.
He experienced discomfort in his natal region after the surgery.
The natal chart in astrology maps planetary positions at one’s birth.