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.
Health management of puerperae is an important part of postpartum care.
In this ward, breastfeeding guidance is provided to women who have recently given birth.
Standard kanji spelling for this medical term.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; less common but still encountered.
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.