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Afterpains

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Noun

1. afterpains

pains felt by a woman after her baby is born; associated with contractions of the uterus

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Afterpains

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plural noun
cramplike pains caused by contraction of the uterus after childbirth

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Afterpains

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plural noun
pains from contractions of the uterus following childbirth

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Afterpains

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pl.n.
Cramps or pains following childbirth, caused by contractions of the uterus.

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