afterpains

British  

/ ˈɑːftəˌpeɪnz /

plural noun

1. cramplike pains caused by contraction of the uterus after childbirth

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Example Sentences

I repeatedly asked for more medicine, but the nurse responded that these were routine afterpains, the normal feeling of a uterus shrinking when it’s no longer holding a baby.

From Slate • Aug. 27, 2020

Internally, used for.—Nervousness, sleeplessness, hysteria, in afterpains, to prevent chordee.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Internally, used for.—Sweating purposes in fevers and inflammatory diseases, acute erysipelas, pleurisy, low stages of fevers, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, in afterpains, and suppressed lochia.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Fluid extract, ten to thirty drops three times daily; for afterpains give half as much about every three hours.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

Spread some of this upon a linen cloth, and apply it to the veins of the back of her that is troubled with afterpains, and it will give her speedy ease.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle