postnatal

[ pohst-neyt-l ]

adjective
  1. subsequent to childbirth: postnatal infection.

Origin of postnatal

1
First recorded in 1855–60; post- + natal

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British Dictionary definitions for postnatal

postnatal

/ (pəʊstˈneɪtəl) /


adjective
  1. existing or taking place after giving birth

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