postal card
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of postal card
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Many companies have expanded coverage for fertility treatments, pre- and postnatal care, parental leave and ramped-up reboarding for new mothers returning to work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025
Just 53% of respondents reported postnatal care was "positive", while 21% identified poor care, including feeling neglected, unsupported and even unsafe.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
In the Netherlands, a postnatal care specialist comes to your home for the first eight to 10 days after you give birth.
From Slate • Jul. 13, 2024
Members can search in the app for information on all stages of pregnancy and early postnatal care.
From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2022
In man, postnatal care by the parent for five or six years is necessary even for the physiological survival of the offspring.
From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Park, Robert Ezra
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