Postpartum vs. Antepartum — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Postpartum and Antepartum
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Postpartum
Of or occurring in the period shortly after childbirth
Postpartum complications.
Antepartum
Describing the period before childbirth; antenatal
Postpartum
Of a mother: after giving birth (often defined as within 30 days after childbirth).
Antepartum
Occurring or existing before birth;
The prenatal period
Antenatal care
Postpartum
After giving birth.
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Postpartum
The period immediately following childbirth.
Postpartum
(informal) postpartum depression
Postpartum
Occurring immediately after birth;
Postnatal development
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