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postnatal Definition

post·natal (pōst′nāt′'l)

adjective

after birth; esp., of the period immediately after birth

Etymology: post- + natal

postnatal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • depression: Mothers with postnatal depression are in just such a position.
  • doula: As a postnatal doula, I am also able to offer you support in the days, weeks or months after your new arrival.
  • psychosis: Very rarely a mother with postnatal psychosis may harm her child.
  • ward: All women on the postnatal ward are cared for by midwives.
  • illness: Do you think you are a ' bad person ' rather than thinking you may have some kind of postnatal illness?
  • care: Evidence to support postnatal care by midwives needs to be visible.