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Have you ever used the word……

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Usedtobeblonde Sun 25-Oct-26 12:38:07

Postpartum?
I am reminded of this today when a thread has been revived about nappies/ diapers.
I read or hear “ I am 6/8/12/ weeks postpartum”
I only remember saying or hearing “ it is 6/8/12 weeks since my baby was born”
It is another American expression creeping in or is it now common in the childbearing population and midwifery world?

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Farmor15 Sun 25-Oct-26 14:32:41

I don't think it's American, but I've only heard in medical context- most common use is "postpartum depression".

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fairfraise Sun 25-Oct-26 14:49:20

Or postnatal!

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Patsy70 Sun 25-Oct-26 14:50:20

I’ve heard this word. It means postnatal, surely.

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Fartooold Sun 25-Oct-26 14:53:29

As a an old ex midwife we always used postpartum back in the 1970’s

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hollysteers Sun 25-Oct-26 15:14:05

Sadly, I connect this word with reading of the deaths of mothers after childbirth 😢

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M0nica Sun 25-Oct-26 15:17:49

Its always been around, but, as others have said, in medical contexts

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