intrapartum

British

/ ˌɪntrəˈpɑːtəm /

adjective

med of or relating to childbirth or delivery

intrapartum care

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Etymology

Origin of intrapartum

C20: New Latin, from _intra- + partum, from partus birth

Example Sentences

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Health officers claimed the pause in intrapartum care will have "quite a small impact on the Hartlepool population", with the Rowan Suite previously only taking bookings for pregnancies considered to be "low risk".

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust bosses announced a three-month pause in "intrapartum care" - the period during labour and delivery - at the site in May due to "staffing absences".

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

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