postpartum

[poʊstˈpɑrtəm]
adjective
pós-parto
1. occurring in or relating to the period immediately after childbirth
The postpartum period typically lasts about six weeks after delivery.
O período pós-parto geralmente dura cerca de seis semanas após o parto.
2. relating to the physical and emotional condition of a woman after giving birth
Many women experience postpartum depression in the weeks following birth.
Muitas mulheres experimentam depressão pós-parto nas semanas seguintes ao parto.
3. medical term used to describe recovery and care following childbirth
Postpartum care includes regular check-ups and monitoring of the mother's health.
O cuidado pós-parto inclui consultas regulares e monitoramento da saúde da mãe.
In both Brazil and the United States, postpartum care is an important aspect of maternal health. Brazilian healthcare typically provides government-supported postpartum monitoring through the Unified Health System (SUS), while in the USA, postpartum care varies by insurance coverage. The term is widely used by healthcare professionals, and awareness of postpartum depression has increased significantly in both countries over recent decades as a public health priority.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
postdeliverypostnatalafter childbirth
Antonyms / Antônimos
prenatalantepartumprepartum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pós-parto
Standard medical and colloquial term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pós-parto
Common usage in medical and healthcare contexts
São Paulo
pós-parto
Standard term in hospitals and medical literature
Portugal
pós-parto
Equivalent term used in Portuguese medical contexts

Related Words

postpartum depressionpostpartum hemorrhagepostpartum psychosismaternal healthchildbirth recovery

Related Idioms & Phrases

postpartum period
postpartum care
postpartum depression (PPD)
postpartum psychosis
postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)
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