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It is typically used as a noun, referring to the period of time a woman spends in bed after giving birth. It can also be used as an adjective, describing a woman who is in this postpartum resting period, or a place where this rest is taking place, such as a "lying-in hospital." Example: After giving birth, the new mother was advised to have a lying-in period of at least two weeks to allow her body to rest and recover.
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lying-in
noun
The final stages of pregnancy; accouchement.
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