Lying-in
noun
The period during childbirth recovery.
After the childbirth, she spent several weeks lying-in at home.
Often appears as...
- lying-in period
- lying-in hospital
noun
A state of being dead but not yet buried.
His body was in a lying-in state before the funeral.
Often appears as...
- lying-in state
- lying-in repose
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The period during childbirth recovery.
After the childbirth, she spent several weeks lying-in at home.
Often appears as...
- lying-in period
- lying-in hospital
noun
A state of being dead but not yet buried.
His body was in a lying-in state before the funeral.
Often appears as...
- lying-in state
- lying-in repose
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Recovery Period
Refers to rest and recuperation time for a new mother after delivery.
She'll need a month of lying-in to recover fully.
Pro Tip 2/3Old-fashioned Term
'Lying-in' is an older term; 'postpartum' is more common now.
My grandmother spoke of her lying-in after my mother was born.
Pro Tip 3/3Home Care
Historically, 'lying-in' often involved home care rather than hospital stay.
In the past, women preferred lying-in at home with a midwife's help.
Compare with
antenatalchildbirthdeliverygestatelabmaternityobstetricparturition
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Quote examples
Susan Orlean
American Journalist
When my son was born, and after a day of lying-in I was told that I could leave the hospital and take him home, I burst into tears. It wasn't the emotion of the moment: it was shock and horror.
Quote examples
Susan Orlean
American Journalist
When my son was born, and after a day of lying-in I was told that I could leave the hospital and take him home, I burst into tears. It wasn't the emotion of the moment: it was shock and horror.
Example 1 of 1
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