postpartum

UK: /pəʊstˈpɑːtəm/ | US: /poʊstˈpɑːrtəm/

Definition

  1. adj. relating to the period immediately after childbirth

Structure
post <after>partum <childbirth>
Etymology

The word "postpartum" combines the Latin prefix post- (meaning "after") with partum, derived from partus (meaning "childbirth" or "bringing forth"). The term directly reflects its medical context, referring to the period following delivery. The logical construction mirrors other Latin-based medical terms (e.g., postoperative), emphasizing temporal sequence.

Examples

  1. Postpartum depression affects many new mothers.

  2. The hospital offers specialized postpartum care.

  3. She attended a postpartum yoga class to recover.

  4. Doctors monitor vital signs during the postpartum period.

  5. Proper nutrition is crucial for postpartum healing.