postpartum
adjective
post·par·tum ˌpōs(t)-ˈpär-təm 
1
: occurring in or being the period following childbirth
a postpartum hemorrhage
postpartum care
see also postpartum blues, postpartum depression 2
: being in or used in the postpartum period
postpartum mothers
postpartum adverb
an infection occurring three weeks postpartum
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As a result of the policy, the Etowah County Detention Center often holds several pregnant and postpartum women in the jail, against the advice of experts on maternal and fetal health. 
al, 7 Sep. 2022 As outlined by American Progress, the same concern is not extended to those who need postpartum mental health assistance, health care, affordable child care and paid family leave. Brooklyn White, Essence, 2 May 2022 Doulas provide nonclinical care to pregnant and postpartum individuals. Katie Lobosco And Tami Luhby, CNN, 7 Dec. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 Aug. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2021 As outlined by American Progress, the same concern is not extended to those who need postpartum mental health assistance, health care, unproblematic child care and helpful family leave. Brooklyn White, Essence, 1 Sep. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 Aug. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2021 See More
al, 7 Sep. 2022 As outlined by American Progress, the same concern is not extended to those who need postpartum mental health assistance, health care, affordable child care and paid family leave. Brooklyn White, Essence, 2 May 2022 Doulas provide nonclinical care to pregnant and postpartum individuals. Katie Lobosco And Tami Luhby, CNN, 7 Dec. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 Aug. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2021 As outlined by American Progress, the same concern is not extended to those who need postpartum mental health assistance, health care, unproblematic child care and helpful family leave. Brooklyn White, Essence, 1 Sep. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 Aug. 2021 This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired. Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 July 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
from the Latin phrase post partum "after childbirth," from post "after" + partum, accusative of partus "act of giving birth, childbirth," from parere "to give birth to, bring into being" + -tus, suffix of verbal nouns — more at post-, parturient entry 1
First Known Use
1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing postpartum
Medical Definition
postpartum 1 of 2
adjective
post·par·tum (ˈ)pōst-ˈpärt-əm
1
: occurring in or being the period following childbirth
a postpartum hemorrhage
postpartum care
see also postpartum blues, postpartum depression 2
: being in or used in the postpartum period
postpartum mothers
postpartum hospital rooms
postpartum
2 of 2adverb
: after childbirth
a blood sample taken 14 days postpartum
an infection occurred three weeks postpartum