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postpartum

/pɒsˈpɑːtəm/ noun · British & US
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What does postpartum mean?

noun

The period of time after childbirth, characterized by physical and emotional changes in a woman's body.

Example

"The new mother struggled with postpartum depression and anxiety after giving birth to her baby."

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