postnatal
UK/,pəust'neitəl/US/pәust'neitl/
B1
Definitions
adj.
Happening or existing in the period after birth.
产后的；出生后的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpost-after, behind
+
natalborn, birth
=postnatal
post- (after) + natal (birth) = "after birth." Mirror image of prenatal; often used of the mother (postnatal depression).
Common Collocations
- 1.postnatal depression产后抑郁
- 2.postnatal care产后护理
- 3.postnatal checkup产后检查
Example Sentences
- 1.
Postnatal depression affects many new mothers.
- 2.
The hospital offers postnatal support classes.