Meaning & use
postnatal
Relating to the period immediately following childbirth, especially concerning the mother or newborn's health.
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The clinic offers postnatal checkups to monitor both mother and baby.
She experienced postnatal exhaustion during the first few weeks after giving birth.
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American English sometimes uses 'postpartum' instead, especially for the mother's own recovery and mental health.
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