postnatal

[/poʊstˈneɪtəl/]
adjective
pós-natal
1. occurring or existing after birth
The mother received postnatal care from the hospital staff.
A mãe recebeu atendimento pós-natal do pessoal do hospital.
2. relating to the period immediately following childbirth
Postnatal depression is a serious condition that affects some new mothers.
A depressão pós-natal é uma condição séria que afeta algumas novas mães.
3. medical care and support provided to mother and baby after delivery
The clinic offers comprehensive postnatal services for newborns and mothers.
A clínica oferece serviços pós-natais abrangentes para recém-nascidos e mães.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, postnatal care is an important part of maternal and child health services. Brazil emphasizes postnatal care through its public health system (SUS), while in the USA it is often covered by insurance and performed in hospitals or private clinics. The term is clinical and formal, used primarily in medical and healthcare settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postpartumafter-birthpost-delivery
Antonyms / Antônimos
prenatalantenatalantepartum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pós-natal
standard medical and general usage term
Rio de Janeiro
pós-natal
commonly used in healthcare contexts
São Paulo
pós-natal
standard term in medical institutions
Portugal
pós-natal
medical terminology aligned with Brazilian usage

Related Words

postnatal depressionpostnatal carenewbornmaternitychildbirthobstetrics

Related Idioms & Phrases

postnatal period
postnatal depression
postnatal recovery
postnatal visits
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