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Lying-in

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Refers to rest and recuperation time for a new mother after delivery. SlideShe'll need a month of lying-in to recover fully.
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'Lying-in' is an older term; 'postpartum' is more common now. SlideMy grandmother spoke of her lying-in after my mother was born.
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Home CarePlay
Historically, 'lying-in' often involved home care rather than hospital stay. SlideIn the past, women preferred lying-in at home with a midwife's help.
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