noun
puerpera; woman who has recently given birth
Medical term for a woman in the postpartum period. Used in clinical contexts such as obstetrics and midwifery.
褥婦の健康管理は産後ケアの重要な一部です。
Health management of puerperae is an important part of postpartum care.
この病棟では褥婦に対して授乳指導を行っています。
In this ward, breastfeeding guidance is provided to women who have recently given birth.
産婦 refers to a woman during or immediately after childbirth, while 褥婦 specifically refers to the postpartum period (usually up to about 6–8 weeks after delivery).
妊婦 is a pregnant woman, whereas 褥婦 is a woman after childbirth.
褥 (じょく) means 'bedding' or 'mattress', and 婦 (ふ) means 'woman', referring to a woman who is bedridden after childbirth. The term is a Sino-Japanese compound used in medical contexts.