Post-partum
Post-partum
Post-partum (pronunciation: /poʊstˈpɑːrtəm/), also known as postnatal period, refers to the period following childbirth up to six weeks. The term is derived from the Latin words "post," meaning "after," and "partum," meaning "birth."
Etymology
The term "post-partum" is derived from Latin. "Post" translates to "after" in English, and "partum" translates to "birth." Thus, "post-partum" literally means "after birth."
Definition
Post-partum refers to the period immediately after the delivery of a baby until the mother's body returns to its pre-pregnancy state. This period typically lasts six to eight weeks and involves many physical and emotional changes for the mother.
Related Terms
- Childbirth: The process of delivering a baby and the placenta, membranes, and umbilical cord from the uterus to the vagina to the outside world.
- Puerperium: Another term for the post-partum period, it refers to the time after delivery when the mother's body, including hormone levels and uterus size, returns to a non-pregnant state.
- Postpartum Depression: A type of mood disorder associated with childbirth, which can affect both sexes.
- Postpartum Psychosis: A rare illness, compared to the rates of postpartum depression or anxiety, that exhibits symptoms such as high mood and racing thoughts (mania), depression, severe confusion, loss of inhibition, paranoia, hallucinations and delusions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Post-partum
- Wikipedia's article - Post-partum
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