puerperium

pu·er·peri·um (pyo̵̅o̅′ər pir′ē əm)

noun

the period or state of confinement during and just after childbirth

Etymology: L, childbirth: see puerperal

Noun used with modifier

arly: Abstract on Medline Back to index Blues and depression during e arly puerperium: home versus hospital deliveries.

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