afterpain
/ˈæftərˌpeɪn/
noun
- Pain that occurs after a particular event or procedure, especially after childbirth as the uterus contracts.
- The nurse explained that afterpain is a normal part of the recovery process.
- Many new mothers report afterpain as the uterus shrinks back to its normal size.
- She experienced mild afterpain for a few days after giving birth.
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