Afterbirth

Pronunciation: /ˈæftərbɜrθ/

Definitions of afterbirth

noun the placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after childbirth

Example Sentences

A1 The afterbirth is expelled from the mother's body after giving birth.

A2 The midwife carefully examined the afterbirth to ensure it was fully delivered.

B1 The doctor explained the importance of inspecting the afterbirth for any signs of complications.

B2 The nurse disposed of the afterbirth in a safe and hygienic manner.

C1 The afterbirth contains important nutrients that can be beneficial for postpartum recovery.

C2 Researchers are studying the afterbirth to better understand its role in the birthing process.

Examples of afterbirth in a Sentence

formal The afterbirth is typically expelled from the mother's body shortly after giving birth.

informal I heard that the afterbirth can be quite messy when it comes out.

slang Some people believe that eating the afterbirth has health benefits, but I think that's just gross.

figurative The afterbirth of the project was the implementation phase, where all the hard work finally paid off.

Grammatical Forms of afterbirth

• plural: afterbirths
• comparative: more afterbirth
• superlative: most afterbirth
• present tense: afterbirths
• future tense: will afterbirth
• perfect tense: have afterbirthed
• continuous tense: is afterbirthing
• singular: afterbirth
• positive degree: afterbirth
• infinitive: to afterbirth
• gerund: afterbirthing
• participle: afterbirthed

Origin and Evolution of afterbirth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'afterbirth' originated from Middle English, where 'after' referred to something that comes after, and 'birth' referred to the act of giving birth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'afterbirth' has retained its original meaning of the placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after childbirth. However, the term has also come to be used metaphorically to refer to something that comes after or follows a main event or process.