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 team also found that mothers who were experiencing postnatal depression referred less to their infant’s internal states than mothers who were not experiencing depression.

From Science Daily

She also started hearing voices, a sign of psychosis that can result from severe postnatal depression.

From BBC

The former justice minister has said she wants to speak publicly about her experience with postnatal anxiety as she does not want any other parent to experience what she did.

From BBC

And those insights could improve understanding of the earliest signs of conditions such as postnatal depression and pre-eclampsia.

From BBC

She was determined she would not have another postnatal relapse.

From Salon