postpartum

[ pohst-pahr-tuhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery:
I suffered from postpartum depression with my first child.

adverb

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

/ pəʊstˈpɑːtəm /

adjective

med following childbirth

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Word History and Origins

Origin of postpartum¹

First recorded in 1840–50; from New Latin post partum “after childbirth”; 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of postpartum¹

Latin: after the act of giving birth

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Example Sentences

Miranda Kerr made a point of being photographed breastfeeding in red pumps to announce her postpartum return to modeling.

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When a new mother suffers from postpartum depression, that pressure can be fatal.

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Tragically, she developed severe postpartum depression, crippling her with near-psychotic ruminations, anger, and guilt.

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A court-appointed doctor later concluded that Mindi had experienced postpartum psychosis.

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She had suffered postpartum depression after the birth of the twins.

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Pituitary extract is recommended in cases of postpartum hemorrhage, but ergot is undoubtedly to be preferred.

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