afterpain

/ˈæftərˌpeɪn/
noun
  1. 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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