How to pronounce puerperal
puerperal
How to pronounce puerperal?
The word puerperal sounds like pu-er-per-al
/pju'ɜrpərəl/
What is the definition of puerperal?
relating to or connected with or occurring at the time of childbirth or shortly following, or to the woman who has just given birth
What is the definition of puerperal?
- Puerperal refers to the period immediately following childbirth.
What are synonyms for puerperal?
- postpartum
- postnatal
- afterbirth
What is the opposite of puerperal?
- ante-natal
- pre-natal
What are some examples of puerperal infections?
- endometritis
- urinary tract infections
- mastitis
What is the origin of the word puerperal?
- The word puerperal comes from the Latin word 'puerpera', which means 'childbearer'.
What are the symptoms of puerperal fever?
- fever
- chills
- abdominal pain
- rapid heartbeat
How is puerperal fever treated?
- Puerperal fever is typically treated with antibiotics.
What are the risk factors for puerperal psychosis?
- history of mental illness
- lack of support
- difficult childbirth
What is the difference between puerperal psychosis and postpartum depression?
- Puerperal psychosis is a severe form of mental illness that requires immediate medical attention, while postpartum depression is a less severe and more common condition.
What is puerperal sepsis?
- Puerperal sepsis is a life-threatening infection that can occur after childbirth.
