pūerˈperally adverb

pūerpēˈrium noun

The time from onset of labour to return of the womb to its normal state

puerperal fever noun

1. Orig any fever occurring in connection with childbirth
2. Now confined to endometritis or septicaemia caused by the introduction of bacteria into the genital tract

puerperal psychosis (or archaic mania) noun

A mental illness sometimes occurring after childbirth