1. A woman who has recently given birth; a woman in the postpartum period.
Usage: Medical or formal term; Plural: puerperas or puerperae

Examples

• The hospital provides specialized care for each puerpera during her recovery.
• Puerperas require adequate rest and nutrition in the weeks following delivery.
• The midwife monitored the puerpera's vital signs closely after birth.
• Postpartum depression can affect a puerpera's emotional well-being.
• The clinic offers support groups for puerperae experiencing adjustment challenges.