Synonyms for peripartum
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
That occurs around the time of labor and childbirth (parturition) (typically, within a few weeks before, intrapartum, or within a few weeks after).
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| peripartum | rising | |
| puerperal | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- puerperal