postnatal

[pohst-neyt-l]

adjective

1. subsequent to childbirth.

   postnatal infection.

postnatal

/ pəʊstˈneɪtəl /

adjective

1. existing or taking place after giving birth

Word History and Origins

Origin of postnatal¹

First recorded in 1855–60; post- + natal

Example Sentences

The whole session, from the music selection, to the size of the group, to the set up of the room itself, has been carefully designed to treat the symptoms of postnatal depression.

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Support 2gether offers support and education to mothers who are living with antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety.

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According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, antenatal and postnatal care are continuing as normal during the period, as well as home births.

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"That means access to safe, personalised maternity and postnatal care for everyone, as well as affordable childcare and action on the cost of living."

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Since learning more about the condition, Nixon has made it a priority to speak openly about it, saying it's "not as widely recognised as postnatal depression".

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