adj

postpartum

pohst-PAH-tuhm

Postpartum (adj) means relating to the period right after childbirth. Example: “Many new mothers experience postpartum fatigue.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishRelating to the weeks right after a baby is born.

Common pairings

postpartum depression postpartum recovery postpartum care

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From Latin post ('after') and partum ('having given birth'), from pario ('to bring forth').

Origin: Latin

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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').

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