postnatal

/poʊstˈneɪtl/
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Definitions of postnatal
  1. adjective
    relating to or happening in the period of time after the birth of a baby
    “postnatal development”
    synonyms: postpartum
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    antonyms:
    prenatal
    occurring or existing before birth
    perinatal
    occurring during the period around birth (5 months before and 1 month after)
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