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

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Mommywise coaches have experience as postpartum doulas and training in newborn care, says founder Natalie Nevares. — Sue Shellenbarger, WSJ, "Exhausted New Parents Turn to Sleep Coaches for Their Babies," 28 Aug. 2018 The doctor told me to return to see her in six weeks—the standard level of care for most postpartum mothers. — Frances F. Denny, Harper's BAZAAR, "What People Don’t Tell You About Childbirth: The Realities of Vaginal Tearing," 16 July 2018 Chrouch recalls a case of a mother with postpartum psychosis who began to break things in the home. — refinery29.com, "New Moms & Night Nurses: Why Is No One Talking About The Privilege Seen In Tully?," 9 May 2018 After Anna’s birth, Maggie had developed postpartum psychosis, an extreme form of postpartum depression. — Lisa Scottoline, Philly.com, "Lisa Scottoline's 'After Anna': Read the first four chapters," 10 Apr. 2018 Then Greg heard one of the nurses mention postpartum depression. — Andrea Stanley, Good Housekeeping, "The Voice That Said "I'm a Bad Mom" Killed My Wife," 19 May 2017 The bill passed by the House would allow some inmates to serve out the final stretch of their sentences in halfway houses or in home confinement, and would add new protections for pregnant and postpartum female prisoners, among other provisions. — Natalie Andrews, WSJ, "McConnell Controls Fate of Criminal-Justice Overhaul Bill," 20 Nov. 2018 The bill would forbid placing restraints on pregnant women and during postpartum recovery. — Natalie Andrews, WSJ, "Criminal Justice Bill Means Less Prison Time—and Earlier Releases," 17 Dec. 2018 Instead, pelvic floor therapy addresses the myriad issues associated with pelvic health, and thankfully, an increasing number of American OB-GYNs are prescribing it for their postpartum clients. — Frances F. Denny, Harper's BAZAAR, "What People Don’t Tell You About Childbirth: The Realities of Vaginal Tearing," 16 July 2018

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