post·par·tum \(ˈ)pōs(t)ˈpärd.əm\adjective orpost·par·tal\-d.əl\ Etymology:postpartum from Latin post partum after birth; postpartal from Latin post partum + English -al : following parturition < postpartum care > < postpartal examination > < the postpartum period of 40 days — O.G.Simmons >