postpartal

/ˌpɔstˈpɑrtəl/ or /ˌpɔstˈpɑrtəl/ or /ˌpɒspɑrtəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or occurring after childbirth

“The postpartal care program at the hospital was highly praised for its comprehensive services.”

2. noun

a condition or period of recovery after childbirth

“The patient’s postpartal recovery took several weeks.”

3. adverb

in a way related to childbirth or pregnancy

“She felt postpartally exhausted after the delivery.”

Synonyms

  • postchildbirth
  • postnatal

Antonyms

  • antenatal
  • prenatal