postpartum
adj.adj. relating to the time right after a woman gives birth. It describes the physical and emotional changes that happen during this period.
adj. relating to the period immediately following childbirth. Often used in medical contexts to describe physical recovery or psychological states.
She is recovering well during her postpartum checkup.
Many new mothers experience postpartum fatigue as their bodies adjust to the demands of caring for a newborn.
The clinic provides specialized postpartum care to ensure that both the mother and the infant receive the necessary medical attention during the first six weeks of life.
1844, from Latin post (“after”) + partum (“giving birth”), form of partus, from pariō (“I give birth”), from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“to bring forth”).