postnatal

adjective

post·​na·​tal ˌpōs(t)-ˈnā-tᵊl How to pronounce postnatal (audio)
: occurring or being after birth
specifically : of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
postnatally adverb

Examples of postnatal in a Sentence

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Delivery and postnatal care come with charges for parent and baby. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 While postnatal depression has gained some visibility, mental health challenges during pregnancy itself are often overlooked. 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 See all Example Sentences for postnatal 

Word History

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First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postnatal was circa 1859

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“Postnatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postnatal. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

postnatal

adjective
post·​na·​tal (ˈ)pōs(t)-ˈnāt-ᵊl How to pronounce postnatal (audio)
: following birth
also : of or relating to a newborn child
postnatal care

Medical Definition

postnatal

adjective
post·​na·​tal (ˈ)pōst-ˈnāt-ᵊl How to pronounce postnatal (audio)
: occurring or being after birth
specifically : of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
compare intranatal, neonatal, prenatal
postnatally adverb

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