POSTNATAL

postnatal, postpartum

(adjective) occurring immediately after birth; “postnatal development”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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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

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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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