Afterpains: meaning, definitions and examples
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afterpains
[ ˈæftərpeɪnz ]
childbirth recovery
Afterpains are the cramps or pains that a woman experiences in her lower abdomen following childbirth. These pains occur as the uterus contracts back to its normal size and can vary in intensity and duration. While they can be quite uncomfortable, afterpains are a normal part of the postpartum recovery process.
Synonyms
postpartum cramps, uterine contractions.
Examples of usage
- Afterpains can be quite intense in the first few days after delivery.
- Many women use heat pads to alleviate afterpains.
- Breastfeeding may trigger afterpains due to hormonal changes.
Translations
Translations of the word "afterpains" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dores pós-parto
🇮🇳 प्रसव के बाद का दर्द
🇩🇪 Nachwehen
🇮🇩 nyeri setelah melahirkan
🇺🇦 післяпологові болі
🇵🇱 ból poporodowy
🇯🇵 産後の痛み
🇫🇷 douleurs après l'accouchement
🇪🇸 dolores posparto
🇹🇷 doğum sonrası ağrılar
🇰🇷 산후 통증
🇸🇦 آلام ما بعد الولادة
🇨🇿 poporodní bolesti
🇸🇰 popôrodné bolesti
🇨🇳 产后疼痛
🇸🇮 poporodne bolečine
🇮🇸 síðsýktur verkir
🇰🇿 жүктілік кезіндегі ауырсыну
🇬🇪 შვილდასახლებური ტკივილები
🇦🇿 doğuşdan sonrakı ağrılar
🇲🇽 dolores posparto
Etymology
The term 'afterpains' comes from the combination of 'after' and 'pain', referring directly to the pain experienced after childbirth. The word has roots in Middle English, where 'after' referred to a time subsequent to an event, and 'pain' derived from Old French 'peine', meaning suffering or discomfort. Historically, the understanding of afterpains has evolved alongside medical knowledge about childbirth, with ancient texts often detailing the importance of recognizing postpartum experiences. With the development of obstetrics, the management and acknowledgment of afterpains have become integral to postpartum care, leading to more information and resources available for new mothers.