postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
ˌpōs(t)-ˈnā-tᵊl 
: occurring or being after birth
specifically
: of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
postnatally
adverb
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On Friday, the brand — best known for its internet-breaking Bala Bangles, $55 — is launching Bala Mama, a collection of fitness equipment for pre- and postnatal.
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
As a certified pre- and postnatal corrective specialist with a background in kinesiology and birth work, the mom-of-three from Tennessee has spent years guiding women through the physical transitions that come with motherhood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
In The Black Sea Post-pregnancy maternal health benefits may include bereavement leave for pregnancy loss, prenatal and postnatal care, paid parental leave, mental health resources, lactation support, and doula services.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Advanced delivery methods, such as nano-carriers, allow targeted therapy to fetal cells, improving effectiveness and minimizing complications compared to postnatal treatments.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
As a certified pre- and postnatal corrective specialist with a background in kinesiology and birth work, the mom-of-three from Tennessee has spent years guiding women through the physical transitions that come with motherhood.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
In The Black Sea Post-pregnancy maternal health benefits may include bereavement leave for pregnancy loss, prenatal and postnatal care, paid parental leave, mental health resources, lactation support, and doula services.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Advanced delivery methods, such as nano-carriers, allow targeted therapy to fetal cells, improving effectiveness and minimizing complications compared to postnatal treatments.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for postnatal
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“Postnatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postnatal. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
(ˈ)pōs(t)-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: following birth
also
: of or relating to a newborn child
postnatal care
Medical Definition
postnatal
adjective
post·na·tal
(ˈ)pōst-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: occurring or being after birth
specifically
: of or relating to an infant immediately after birth
postnatal care
compare intranatal, neonatal, prenatal
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