adjective

postpartum

postpartum, postnatal

Many new mothers experience postpartum depression.

Many new mothers experience postpartum depression.

She attended a postpartum exercise class.

She attended a postpartum exercise class.

postpartum (noun) relating to the period after childbirth She experienced postpartum depression.

Synonyms: postnatal; Antonyms: prenatal, antenatal

From Latin 'post' meaning 'after' and 'partum' meaning 'childbirth'.

Break it down: 'post-' means after, and 'partum' relates to childbirth. So, 'after childbirth'.

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