postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
ˌpōs(t)-ˈnā-tᵊl 
: occurring or being after birth
specifically
: of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
postnatally
adverb
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Delivery and postnatal care come with charges for parent and baby.
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
While postnatal depression has gained some visibility, mental health challenges during pregnancy itself are often overlooked.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
After their postnatal retreat experience, Poureetezadi-Goytowski and her husband donated to the Sponsor a Mom program and posted a five-night stay giveaway to social media.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
The postnatal section begins at six weeks postpartum, assuming users have been medically cleared by a doctor, and includes breathwork, core rehab, low-impact routines and specialized affirmations.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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Aria Bendix, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
While postnatal depression has gained some visibility, mental health challenges during pregnancy itself are often overlooked.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
After their postnatal retreat experience, Poureetezadi-Goytowski and her husband donated to the Sponsor a Mom program and posted a five-night stay giveaway to social media.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 26 Sep. 2024
The postnatal section begins at six weeks postpartum, assuming users have been medically cleared by a doctor, and includes breathwork, core rehab, low-impact routines and specialized affirmations.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
(ˈ)pōs(t)-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: following birth
also
: of or relating to a newborn child
postnatal care
Medical Definition
postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
(ˈ)pōst-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: occurring or being after birth
specifically
: of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
compare intranatal, neonatal, prenatal
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