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puerpera

puerpera

9.9
A woman who has just had a baby and is recovering
  • noun
  • /ˈpjʊərpərə/
  • Specialized
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  • After delivery, the puerpera was carefully monitored for any signs of infection.

Examples

  • The nurse checked the vital signs of the puerpera every four hours.

  • A healthy diet is essential for the well-being of the puerpera and her newborn.

  • The puerpera experienced a range of emotions after the birth.

  • Many puerperae require support during their recovery.

  • After giving birth, the puerpera rested in her hospital room while caring for her baby.

  • During her stay in the maternity ward, the puerpera received advice on breastfeeding.

  • The doctor visited the puerpera to ensure she was recovering well after childbirth.

Synonyms

birther
vspuerpera
1 7.1

A person who has recently given birth to a baby

is specifically a woman in the immediate period after childbirth

Surface Forms

puerpera singular
puerperas plural

Etymology

The word puerpera comes from the Latin parts puer 'child' and parere 'to give birth'. You can see the same parere part in the English word parent, which helps you remember the meaning. So a puerpera is a woman who has just had a child, which is why the word means the time right after childbirth.