postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
ˌpōs(t)-ˈnā-tᵊl 
: occurring or being after birth
specifically
: of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
postnatally
adverb
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While postnatal depression has gained some visibility, mental health challenges during pregnancy itself are often overlooked.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
After their postnatal retreat experience, Poureetezadi-Goytowski and her husband donated to the Sponsor a Mom program and posted a five-night stay giveaway to social media.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
The postnatal section begins at six weeks postpartum, assuming users have been medically cleared by a doctor, and includes breathwork, core rehab, low-impact routines and specialized affirmations.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
In fact, women with ADHD experience a two- to three-fold increase in mood and ADHD symptoms during hormonal transitions, and 58% of women with ADHD report experiencing postnatal depression, compared to just 19% in the general population.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
After their postnatal retreat experience, Poureetezadi-Goytowski and her husband donated to the Sponsor a Mom program and posted a five-night stay giveaway to social media.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
The postnatal section begins at six weeks postpartum, assuming users have been medically cleared by a doctor, and includes breathwork, core rehab, low-impact routines and specialized affirmations.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
In fact, women with ADHD experience a two- to three-fold increase in mood and ADHD symptoms during hormonal transitions, and 58% of women with ADHD report experiencing postnatal depression, compared to just 19% in the general population.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2024
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postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
(ˈ)pōs(t)-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: following birth
also
: of or relating to a newborn child
postnatal care
Medical Definition
postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
(ˈ)pōst-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: occurring or being after birth
specifically
: of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
compare intranatal, neonatal, prenatal
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