Definition of PERIPARTUM

peripartum

Meanings

Adj

  • That occurs around the time of labor and childbirth (parturition) (typically, within a few weeks before, intrapartum, or within a few weeks after).

Origin / Etymology

From peri- + Latin partum (“giving birth”), thus "around [the time of] birth".

Synonyms

puerperal

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