postpartum

adjective

post·par·tum | \ ˌpōs(t)-ˈpär-təm

Definition of postpartum

1 : occurring in or being the period following childbirth a postpartum hemorrhage postpartum care — see also postpartum blues, postpartum depression

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

Other Words from postpartum More Example Sentences Phrases Containing postpartum Learn More About postpartum

Examples of postpartum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As outlined by American Progress, the same concern is not extended to those who need postpartum mental health assistance, health care, affordable child care and paid family leave. — Brooklyn White, Essence, 2 May 2022 Doulas provide nonclinical care to pregnant and postpartum individuals. — Katie Lobosco And Tami Luhby, CNN, 7 Dec. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 Aug. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2021 As outlined by American Progress, the same concern is not extended to those who need postpartum mental health assistance, health care, unproblematic child care and helpful family leave. — Brooklyn White, Essence, 1 Sep. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 Aug. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2021 See More

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.

Learn More About postpartum

Dictionary Entries Near postpartum

postparietal

postpartum

postpartum blues

Statistics for postpartum

Last Updated

10 May 2022

Cite this Entry

“Postpartum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postpartum. Accessed 25 May. 2022.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

More Definitions for postpartum

postpartum

adjective

post·par·tum | \ (ˈ)pōst-ˈpärt-əm

Medical Definition of postpartum

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : occurring in or being the period following childbirth a postpartum hemorrhage postpartum care — see also postpartum blues, postpartum depression

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

postpartum

adverb

Medical Definition of postpartum (Entry 2 of 2)

: after childbirth a blood sample taken 14 days postpartum an infection occurred three weeks postpartum