adj
postpartum
pohst-PAH-tuhm
Postpartum (adj) means relating to the period right after childbirth. Example: “Many new mothers experience postpartum fatigue.”
adj
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Relating to the period right after childbirth.
"Many new mothers experience postpartum fatigue."
"The clinic offers postpartum checkups for the first six weeks."
How to use postpartum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the weeks right after a baby is born.
Common pairings
postpartum depression
postpartum recovery
postpartum care
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Etymology
From Latin post ('after') and partum ('having given birth'), from pario ('to bring forth').
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Frequently asked questions
What does “postpartum” mean?
The word “postpartum” means relating to the period right after childbirth. In plain terms, relating to the weeks right after a baby is born.
How do you pronounce “postpartum”?
“Postpartum” is pronounced pohst-PAH-tuhm (/ˌpəʊstˈpɑː(ɹ)təm/ in IPA).
How do you use “postpartum” in a sentence?
Here is “postpartum” used in a sentence: “Many new mothers experience postpartum fatigue.”
What part of speech is “postpartum”?
“Postpartum” is an adjective.
Where does the word “postpartum” come from?
The word “postpartum” comes from Latin. From Latin post ('after') and partum ('having given birth'), from pario ('to bring forth').
