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POSTNATAL
postnatal, postpartum
(adjective) occurring immediately after birth; “postnatal development”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
postnatal (not comparable)
(of a baby) after being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth
(proscribed) (of a mother) after giving birth
Usage notes
In careful usage postnatal refers to the baby, after being born, while the mother, after giving birth, is referred to as postpartum. In casual usage postnatal may be used for both.
Synonyms
• (give birth): postpartum
Antonyms
• prenatal
• (be born): postpartum
Source: Wiktionary
Post*na"tal, a. Etym: [Pref. post- + natal.]
Definition: After birth; subsequent to birth; as, postnatal infanticide; postnatal diseases.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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