postnatal

American

[pohst-neyt-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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postnatal

He highlighted the gap in postnatal support for new parents and urged the government to set out plans to invest in health visitor services.

From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026

Turner said the classes, which cost £8 per session, aim to ease the postnatal period for new mothers, who are at risk of developing depression.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

Turner said the classes, which cost £8 per session, aim to ease the postnatal period for new mothers, who are at risk of developing depression, external.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

During a period of postnatal depression, she says, the short breaks screens provided were vital.

From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025

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 Berman, Louis, M.D.

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