Postpartum meaning: Postpartum depression in fathers — sometimes

Postpartum depression in fathers — sometimes called paternal postpartum depression — can have the same negative effect on partner relationships and child development as postpartum depression in mothers can. The postpartum period is the time after childbirth, typically lasting six to eight weeks. It has three phases: acute, subacute and delayed, each with different health risks and challenges for mothers and babies. Intrapartum refers to labor and delivery, which begins with the onset of contractions and ends with the delivery of the baby and the placenta. Finally, postpartum is the period after giving birth , during which the body recovers and parents adjust to caring for the newborn. The postnatal or postpartum period is the period that occurs immediately after childbirth. The postnatal period is a critical, yet often neglected period in a new parent's life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)[1], most maternal and newborn deaths occur in this period, therefore, proper parent and newborn management and care are vital.