antepartum

[ an-tee-pahr-tuh m ]
/ ˈæn tiˈpɑr təm /

adjective Obstetrics.

of or noting the period prior to childbirth; before delivery.
Compare postpartum.

Origin of antepartum

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1905–10

Words nearby antepartum

antennule, antenumber, antenuptial, antenuptial marriage contract, anteorbital, antepartum, antepast, antependium, antepenult, antepenultimate, anteporch

Medical definitions for antepartum

antepartum
[ ăn′tē-pär′təm ]

adj.

Of or occurring in the period before childbirth.