noun
postpartum period; puerperium
Medical term for the approximately 6–8 weeks after childbirth during which the mother's body returns to its pre-pregnancy state.
産褥期には十分な休養が必要です。
Adequate rest is necessary during the postpartum period.
産褥期の異常があればすぐに医師に相談
If you notice any abnormalities during the puerperium, consult a doctor immediately.
Refers to a woman in the postpartum period; 産褥期 is the period itself.
Compound of 産 (birth) + 褥 (bedding, lying-in) + 期 (period). The term is a direct medical borrowing from Chinese, where 産褥期 (chǎnrùqī) is also used.