postpartum

postpartum /post·par·tum/ (pōst-pahr´tum) occurring after childbirth, with reference to the mother.

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post·par·tum (pst-pärtm)

adj.

Of or occurring in the period shortly after childbirth.

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Postpartum

Referring to the time period following childbirth.

Mentioned in: Obstetrical Emergencies, Puerperal Infection

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postpartum

[pōstpär′təm]

after childbirth.

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postpartum [pōst-pahr´tum]

occurring after childbirth, with reference to the mother.

postpartum pituitary necrosis necrosis of the pituitary during the postpartum period, resulting from an infarct; it is often associated with shock and excessive uterine bleeding during delivery, and leads to variable patterns of hypopituitarism. Called also Sheehan's syndrome.

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postpartum,

adj relating to or occurring during the period after birth.

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postpartum

[L.] after parturition; see also postparturient.

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postpartum metritis

Arcanobacterium pyogenes the common cause with Fusobacterium necrophorum and Prevotellamelaninogenica as contaminants. End result can be pyometra or infertility due to endometritis.

postpartum septic metritis

commonly associated with retained placenta and poor uterine involution. Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Arcanobacterium pyogenes, Streptococcus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus spp., rarely Clostridium spp. are common infections responsible for the putrid smell of the exudate and severe toxemia.

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Patient discussion about postpartum.

Q. How to help someone with depression after pregnancy? My sons friend just had a baby (week old). Already the girlfriend is in major depression and refuses to take her medication. The man is afraid to leave the baby, what should he do?

A. sounds like postpardum to me,my wife went through that with our last kid,it sucked but you have to be very patient,if she wont take her meds he can try crushing them and putting them in her food,but it doesnt always work,get the family involved,friends,everyone around her can help,do what ever it takes as long as the baby is taking care of.

Q. How do I know if I have Postpartum Depression and how can I get help? Hi everyone. I’m Lesa Elba 27 yrs old. I gave birth to a beautiful female baby 3 months before. I had depression before I had her and now I think I have postpartum. How do I know if I have Postpartum Depression and how can I get help?

A. if you feel you are not enjoying things you usually do, if you sit in a gloomy state at home, apathy to your child and maybe even wanting to harm him and you ,overwhelming fatigue, insomnia,loss of appetite. all this can lead to Postpartum depression. but there's also a normal phenomenon that is called "the baby blues" which last a few days or weeks. that looks the same but also shows mood swings and lighter symptoms then Postpartum depression.