postnatal

American  

[pohst-nayt-l] / poʊstˈneɪt l /

adjective

1. subsequent to childbirth.

   postnatal infection.

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postnatal British  

/ pəʊstˈneɪtəl /

adjective

1. 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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Example Sentences

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postnatal

She also wrote the book Something to Live For about her experience to raise awareness of postnatal depression.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Ms Richards said: "Our midwives are stretched, and quite often that is often impacted into the postnatal care, into the community settings."

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 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

In 1951, conditions for incubation and hatching were poor and the lack of records for that year actually represents a high rate of prenatal and postnatal mortality.

From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by John M. Legler

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