English–Chinese
“postpartum confinement” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyuè zi
Example
她在医院做月子，很安心。tā zài yī yuàn zuò yuè zi hěn ān xīn
She is staying in the hospital for postpartum confinement and feels very at ease.
How to say “postpartum confinement” in Chinese
“Postpartum confinement” in Chinese is 月子 (yuè zi).
A supported transition from childbirth back to ordinary life, with rest, nourishment, and help caring for the baby.
Example sentences with 月子
她选择去月子中心休养，家人很放心。tā xuǎn zé qù yuè zi zhōng xīn xiū yǎng jiā rén hěn fàng xīn
She chose to recover at a postpartum care center, and her family felt reassured.
Tips for using 月子
- The word does not by itself set one exact number of days or one location, so it can cover care at home, in a hospital, or in a specialist facility.