postpartum
adverb · noun · adjective
Simple meaning
After giving birth.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
poʊsˈpɑɹtəm
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adverb
After giving birth.
noun
The period immediately following childbirth.
informal
Depression experienced by a parent, usually the mother, after childbirth.
adjective
Occurring immediately after birth
of a mothera symptoma diagnosis or treatmentetc
After giving birth (often defined as within 30 days after childbirth).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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