postpartum
Translation
postpartum, postnatal
Examples
Many new mothers experience postpartum depression.
Many new mothers experience postpartum depression.
She attended a postpartum exercise class.
She attended a postpartum exercise class.
Grammar Patterns
postpartum (noun) relating to the period after childbirth She experienced postpartum depression.
Similar Words
Synonyms: postnatal; Antonyms: prenatal, antenatal
Etymology
From Latin 'post' meaning 'after' and 'partum' meaning 'childbirth'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'post-' means after, and 'partum' relates to childbirth. So, 'after childbirth'.