antepartum

adjective

an·​te·​par·​tum -ˈpärt-əm How to pronounce antepartum (audio)
: relating to the period before parturition : before childbirth
antepartum infection
antepartum care

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“Antepartum.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antepartum. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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