Afterbirth

usgb/ˈæftərbɜːrθ/
noun

The material, like the placenta, that comes out from a woman's body after she gives birth to a baby.

The doctor monitored the process to ensure the afterbirth was expelled completely.
Visual representation of "afterbirth" - The material, like the placenta, that comes out from a woman's body after she gives birth to a baby.

Often appears as...

  • expel the afterbirth
  • the afterbirth is out

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Medical Context

Used in medical or birth-related discussions, especially by healthcare professionals or in educational settings.

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Midwives are trained to manage the afterbirth safely.
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Not Solitary Usage

'Afterbirth' is often discussed with other birthing terms like 'labour', 'contractions', and 'delivery'.

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After the delivery, the contractions will continue until the afterbirth is expelled.
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Misconception Clarification

'Afterbirth' is not the baby, but the materials expelled after the baby is born.

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Once the baby was born, the nurse prepared for the afterbirth.
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