hậu sản
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Definition
Adjective:
- Post-natal: Relating to or occurring in the period immediately after childbirth. This term is primarily used in a medical context to describe conditions, care, or symptoms affecting the mother.
Noun:
- Postpartum period / Puerperium: The period following childbirth, typically lasting about six weeks, during which the mother's body returns to its pre-pregnant state.
- Postpartum disorders / Postpartum complications: A general term for various illnesses or health complications a woman may experience after giving birth.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Cô ấy đang được chăm sóc hậu sản rất cẩn thận. (She is receiving very careful post-natal care.)
- Trầm cảm hậu sản là một vấn đề nghiêm trọng. (Post-natal depression is a serious issue.)
Noun:
- Sản phụ cần được nghỉ ngơi để tránh bị hậu sản. (The new mother needs rest to avoid postpartum complications.)
- Bệnh hậu sản có thể ảnh hưởng lâu dài đến sức khỏe. (Postpartum disorders can have long-term effects on health.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is almost exclusively used in medical, healthcare, and formal advisory contexts. In everyday conversation, phrases like "sau khi sinh" (after giving birth) are more common.
Variants and Related Words
Chăm sóc hậu sản (n): Postnatal care.
- Chăm sóc hậu sản tốt là rất quan trọng. (Good postnatal care is very important.)
Trầm cảm hậu sản (n): Postpartum depression.
- Cô ấy đang điều trị chứng trầm cảm hậu sản. (She is being treated for postpartum depression.)
Synonyms
- Postpartum (adj): Following childbirth.
- Postnatal (adj): After birth.
- Puerperal (adj): Relating to the period after childbirth.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "hậu sản" carries a strong connotation of potential illness or complication. It is not a neutral term for simply the time after birth. When used, it often implies a focus on health risks and the need for medical attention or caution.