What is another word for puerperal?
Pronunciation: [pjˈuːəpəɹə͡l] (IPA) 
Puerperal refers to the period immediately following childbirth. There are several synonyms for puerperal including postpartum, postnatal, afterbirth, lying-in, and perinatal. These words describe the time frame in which a mother is recovering from childbirth and adjusting to the demands of caring for a newborn. Puerperal sepsis is a complication of childbirth and is also known as postpartum infection. The term puerperal was historically used to describe a woman who had recently given birth and was in a state of confinement. However, this term is now considered outdated and has been replaced by the more modern terms such as postpartum or perinatal.
