postnatal

[ pohst-neyt-l ]
/ poʊstˈneɪt l /

adjective

subsequent to childbirth: postnatal infection.

Origin of postnatal

First recorded in 1855–60; post- + natal

Example sentences from the Web for postnatal

British Dictionary definitions for postnatal

postnatal
/ (pəʊstˈneɪtəl) /

adjective

existing or taking place after giving birth

Medical definitions for postnatal

postnatal
[ pōst-nātl ]

adj.

Of or occurring after birth, especially in the period immediately after birth.