postpartum

Meanings

• Noun

  The period after childbirth, typically lasting about six weeks, during which the mother's body recovers and adjusts to the postnatal state.

  - "After giving birth, women go through a postpartum period to recover."
  - "The postpartum stage can be challenging for new mothers."
  - "Postpartum care is essential for the health and well-being of the mother and baby."

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Antonyms

antepartum , postnatal

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Synonyms

postnatal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with postpartum
partum , hymn , balletum

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Variants

List of all variants of postpartum that leads to same result
postpartum , postpartum blues , postpartum depression , postpartum depressions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'post partum,' meaning 'after childbirth'.

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Trivia

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1. The postpartum period can last anywhere from 4-12 weeks, depending on the individual.

2. Postpartum depression is a common condition that affects up to 15% of women after giving birth.

3. In some cultures, new mothers are encouraged to eat special foods during the postpartum period to promote healing and strength.

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Related Concepts

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1. Postnatal care: The medical and emotional support given to a woman during the postpartum period to help her recover from childbirth and care for her newborn.

2. Maternal health: The health and well-being of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

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Culture

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Postpartum is a significant time in a woman's life, and various cultures have unique practices and beliefs surrounding this period. For example, in some cultures, new mothers are encouraged to rest, eat nutritious foods, and receive support from their families. In others, there are specific rituals or traditions that are believed to promote healing and bonding between mother and baby.

How to Memorize "postpartum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a new mother with her baby, resting and receiving care during the postpartum period.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'postpartum' with the period after childbirth, when a woman's body recovers and adjusts to the postnatal state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Postpartum' as 'Period after Post-Childbirth'.

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