postnatal

American

[pohst-nayt-l] / poʊstˈneɪt l /

adjective

subsequent to childbirth.

postnatal infection.

postnatal British

/ pəʊstˈneɪtəl /

adjective

existing or taking place after giving birth

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Etymology

Origin of postnatal

First recorded in 1855–60; post- + natal

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Nicola Rous-Morgan is a pregnancy and postnatal yoga teacher and a trained midwife, who works with women recovering after childbirth, including those who have had C-sections.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Mum-of-two Clare Boast had postnatal depression after the birth of her first child - she supports the strike but is concerned families may not be getting the help they need.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Unresolved trauma from his wife's first labour and his subsequent postnatal depression meant Alex didn't want to continue with the couple's plan to have four children.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

After struggling with postnatal depression and managing her finances, she turned to Atlas Women's Centre in Lisburn for support.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Of which there are many more in the thymus of embryonic and early postnatal life, known after their discoverer as Hassal's Corpuscles.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Louis Berman M.D.

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