antepartum
[ an-tee-pahr-tuhm ]
adjective
of or noting the period prior to childbirth; before delivery:If there are special concerns, your doctor may order antepartum testing starting at 32 weeks.
adverb
in or during the period that precedes childbirth; before delivery: When given antepartum, this medication can cross the placenta.
Origin of antepartum
1Borrowed into English from Latin around 1905–10
- Compare postpartum.
Words Nearby antepartum
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