postpartum

adjective

post·par·tum | \ ˌpōs(t)-ˈpär-təm

Definition of postpartum

1 : occurring in or being the period following childbirth postpartum depression

2 : being in or used in the postpartum period postpartum mothers

Other Words from postpartum More Example Sentences Learn More about postpartum

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of postpartum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ingram pointed to some of the community benefits of getting help for pregnant or postpartum women: fewer children in the foster care system, fewer women in jails and prisons, babies born healthier and needing less time in the hospital. — Allison Ross, The Courier-Journal, "As drug epidemic sweeps Louisville, pregnant moms get help they need," 14 June 2018 There’s a lot of misconception out there about whether dads can get postpartum depression... — Taylor Seely, USA TODAY, "Adam and Danielle Busby from TLC's 'Outdaughtered' share parenting tips, talk Season 3," 6 July 2018 Maienschein’s other bill would direct the state to tap into a new federal pot of money set aside for postpartum programs and awareness campaigns. — April Dembosky, Washington Post, "Nurse Calls Cops After New Mom Seeks Help For Depression. Right Call?," 7 Feb. 2018 And this week, Teigen is sharing pictures of sweet baby Miles, along with some of the struggles of postpartum life. — Alex Warner, Marie Claire, "Chrissy Teigen Shares What Life's Really Like After Giving Birth," 21 May 2018 There are kids with disabilities (Speechless, on ABC) and kids who might be transgender (FX’s Better Things); moms with postpartum depression (ABC’s Black-ish) and dads recently released from prison (TBS’s The Last O.G.). — Jeff Lipsky, HWD, "Milo Ventimiglia, Sara Gilbert, Constance Wu, and Other TV Moms and Dads Sound Off," 14 June 2018 Beyond the Baby Blues, for those facing postpartum depression, will meet from 5-6:30 p.m. June 27 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 E. US-6, Valparaiso, or from 6-8 p.m. at Childbirth Melodies, 138 S. Main St., Crown Point. — Staff Report, Post-Tribune, "Community news," 14 June 2018 Now Jenn recognizes her struggle as postpartum depression and anxiety. — Anndee Hochman, Philly.com, "The Parent Trip: Jennifer and Mike Ellis of Flourtown," 6 June 2018 Motherhood, then, is what renders Circe fully recognizable, postpartum depression and all. — Claire Messud, New York Times, "Turning Circe Into a Good Witch," 28 May 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'postpartum.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.