Postpartum
Postpartum is the period of time immediately after childbirth, and is defined for the mother.
Description
Postpartum is an ACTIVITY GROUP.
Postpartum is the period of time immediately after childbirth, and is defined for the mother.
For the Maternity Services Data Set, the Postpartum period will end following the mother's discharge from maternity services.
Note: Postnatal is for the child.
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Postnatal | references in description Postpartum |
| NHS Business Definition | Postpartum | references in description Postpartum |
| NHS Business Definition | Postpartum Care Plan | references in description Postpartum |
