postpartum

/poʊstˈpɑrtəm/
/pəʊstˈpɒtəm/
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Definitions of postpartum
  1. adjective
    relating to or happening in the period of time after the birth of a baby
    synonyms: postnatal
  2. adverb
    after the birth of a baby
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