How to Use postpartum in a Sentence

postpartum

adjective
  • Chrouch recalls a case of a mother with postpartum psychosis who began to break things in the home.
    refinery29.com, 9 May 2018
  • And this week, Teigen is sharing pictures of sweet baby Miles, along with some of the struggles of postpartum life.
    Alex Warner, Marie Claire, 21 May 2018
  • The doctor told me to return to see her in six weeks—the standard level of care for most postpartum mothers.
    Frances F. Denny, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 July 2018
  • The Cut spoke to a first-time mom about her experience of postpartum psychosis.
    Alexa Tsoulis-Reay, The Cut, 31 May 2018
  • First up in the hot seat is Catelynn, who has to leave the group during a discussion of postpartum depression.
    Mark Shrayber, Cosmopolitan, 30 May 2017
  • The study also found that the risk of death by suicide is higher for Black, low-income and young people who are pregnant and postpartum.
    Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Cali Hix suffered from postpartum depression after the births of both of her children.
    Ashley May, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2017
  • Those who counsel postpartum women say that for many, the memory lingers.
    Alison Bowen, chicagotribune.com, 18 May 2017
  • On the show, which stars him, his wife Danielle, and their six children, Adam has lately been opening up about his struggles with postpartum depression.
    Megan Friedman, Country Living, 29 Aug. 2017
  • This is known as postpartum blues, and commonly resolves within one to two weeks after birth.
    New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020
  • When our children were born, postpartum depression wasn't even a topic that came up at the hospital.
    Caroline Shannon-Karasik, Redbook, 12 Oct. 2017
  • Maybe a number to call in case what was probably postpartum depression comes back.
    Meaghan O'Connell, The Cut, 9 Apr. 2018
  • Then Greg heard one of the nurses mention postpartum depression.
    Andrea Stanley, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2017
  • John Legend is speaking up for the first time about his wife Chrissy Teigen’s battle with postpartum depression.
    Paul Chi, Vanities, 15 Mar. 2017
  • That includes postpartum depression, which can last a year after a woman gives birth.
    Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, 20 June 2019
  • There’s a lot of misconception out there about whether dads can get postpartum depression...
    Taylor Seely, USA TODAY, 6 July 2018
  • And after Mia was born in Dec. 2017, Skye suffered from postpartum depression.
    Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 2 Jan. 2020
  • A lot of doulas also include one or even two postpartum appointments to help with things like lactation and taking care of a newborn infant.
    Jo Piazza, Redbook, 8 Mar. 2017
  • Ivanka Trump opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression in an interview set to air on Dr. Mehmet Oz's show today.
    Kristen Bellstrom, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2017
  • Teigen has also opened up about her concerns about dealing with postpartum depression again.
    Erin Reimel, Glamour, 4 Mar. 2018
  • Even as celebrities such as Adele and others publicly open up about their struggles with postpartum depression, many mothers-to-be are still unlikely to be screened for it.
    Rachel Walker, The Denver Post, 12 May 2017
  • Maienschein’s other bill would direct the state to tap into a new federal pot of money set aside for postpartum programs and awareness campaigns.
    April Dembosky, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2018
  • A group of doctors is warning against a growing trend among celebrities and some new parents that sees moms consume the placenta after birth in an effort to stave off postpartum symptoms.
    Fox News, 30 June 2017
  • About 40 percent of women who give birth do not attend a postpartum visit — and rates are lower in areas with limited resources.
    Vikki Ortiz, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • The bill also bans the shackling of pregnant and postpartum women, and requires prisoners be held within 500 driving miles of their families.
    Britni Danielle, Glamour, 19 June 2018
  • Chrissy Teigen took it a step further and wrote a personal essay in 2017 about her struggle with postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter Luna.
    Patricia Garcia, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2018
  • Add to that respect, emotional support, postpartum home visits, love, guidance, and always, the awesome power of choice.
    Tatyana Ali, Essence, 2 Oct. 2019
  • When famous people talk about their postpartum depression (PPD), the world pays attention.
    Claire Gillespie, SELF, 3 Oct. 2018
  • Some of us may be struggling with postpartum anxiety or depression.
    Sara Gaynes Levy, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2020
  • In addition, the hospital is only allowing one support person for expectant mothers in the delivery room and postpartum units.
    Talis Shelbourne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2020

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