afterpains
/ˈæftərˌpeɪnz/
noun
- Cramps or pains in the uterus that occur after childbirth as the uterus contracts back to its normal size.
- Afterpains can be more noticeable with second or later pregnancies.
- She experienced mild afterpains for a few days after giving birth.
- The nurse explained that afterpains are a normal part of recovery.