postnatal
adjective/poʊstˈneɪtəl/
Frequency rank: #17,915 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the period immediately after childbirth.
Example sentence
The clinic offers free postnatal care for mothers and their newborns during the first six weeks after birth.
Synonyms & related words
- postpartum
- neonatal
- perinatal
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