産後
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
after childbirth; postpartum
Refers to the period after giving birth. Often used in compound phrases like 産後ケア (postpartum care) or 産後うつ (postpartum depression).
See also: 産前
Postpartum health management is very important.
She suffered from postpartum depression.
Usage patterns
- 産後〈数〉ヶ月X months after giving birth
She returned to work three months after giving birth.
- 産後すぐに〈動詞〉to do something right after childbirth
Overexerting yourself right after childbirth puts a strain on your body.
- 産後の体を休めるto rest one's body after childbirth
It's important to properly rest your body after giving birth.
- 産後ケアを受けるto receive postpartum care
She checked into a facility to receive postpartum care.
Expressions
- 産後の肥立ちpostpartum recovery; convalescence after childbirth