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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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Recent Examples of postpartum from the Web
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However it's done, eating the placenta after childbirth is thought to ward off postpartum depression and boost milk production, among other things.
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A group of doctors is warning against a growing trend among celebrities and some new parents that sees moms consume the placenta after birth in an effort to stave off postpartum symptoms.
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But researchers are warning against women trying to ward off postpartum symptoms by eating their placentas.
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The woman is a 34-year-old mother battling postpartum depression, according to her sister.
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First up in the hot seat is Catelynn, who has to leave the group during a discussion of postpartum depression.
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Your fiance's sister might be suffering from postpartum depression or high stress.
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Your fiance’s sister might be suffering from postpartum depression, or high stress.
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People with mood disorders are also at higher risk for postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and even postpartum psychosis.
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Origin and Etymology of postpartum
New Latin post partum after birth
POSTPARTUM Defined for English Language Learners
postpartum
playDefinition of postpartum for English Language Learners
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medical : relating to or happening in the period of time following the birth of a child
Medical Dictionary
Medical 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 postpartum hospital rooms
postpartum
Medical Definition of postpartum
: after childbirth a blood sample taken 14 days postpartum an infection occurred three weeks postpartum
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