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afterpains Definition

after·pains (-pānz′)

pains from contractions of the uterus following childbirth

afterpains Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • strong: About ten minutes later I was having strong afterpains and feeling very uncomfortable and I wanted to try getting the placenta out.

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