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Definition of Afterpains

Afterpains
Afterpains Aft"er*pains`, n. pl. (Med.) The pains which succeed childbirth, as in expelling the afterbirth.

Meaning of Afterpains from wikipedia

- contract. During breastfeeding, mothers may feel these contractions as afterpains. These may range from period-like cramps to strong labour-like contractions...
- birth. The first p****ing of urine should be do****ented within six hours. Afterpains (pains similar to menstrual cramps), contractions of the uterus to prevent...
- least with reduced pain. Some women feel uterine contractions, called afterpains, during the first few days after delivery. They have been described as...