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- In medical language, partum is combined with other elements to form words about childbirth.
Examples
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The prefix 'post-' in postpartum means after, so postpartum refers to the period after birth.
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Doctors use the term antepartum to describe the time before a baby is born.
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The partum period can be challenging for new mothers.
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Care during the partum phase is crucial for both mother and baby.
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The prefix 'post-' in postpartum refers to the time after giving birth.
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Healthcare providers often focus on antepartum care to ensure a healthy pregnancy before labor.
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During the partum phase, support from family members can greatly help new mothers.
Synonyms
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3.5
A woman's time of having a baby, from the first pains to the baby being born
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2.3
The time when a woman has a baby
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3.0
Giving birth to a baby
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1.9
To have a baby when it comes out of the mother's body
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3.4
The physical stages a person goes through when a baby comes out of their body
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9.9
The process of giving birth to a baby or young animal
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9.9
The time when a baby is born
The time when a person or animal gives birth
Helping a woman to give birth, often by doctors or nurses
The time when a woman gives birth and the period just after birth
Surface Forms
Etymology
Partum (seen as -partum) is a combining form from Latin partus 'birth' used in medical words like antepartum and postpartum, and it tells whether something happens before or after birth.