puerperium

• Période qui suit l’accouchement, durant laquelle l’organisme de la mère subit des modifications physiologiques et anatomiques pour revenir à son état antérieur à la grossesse, notamment la contraction de l’utérus.

The period following childbirth during which the mother's body undergoes physiological and anatomical changes to return to its pre-pregnancy state, including the shrinking of the uterus.

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1. Postpartum periodC1formalmedical

   The time period following childbirth during which the mother's body returns to its pre-pregnancy state, including the shrinking of the uterus and resolution of other pregnancy-related changes.

   Post-partum

   • The puerperium typically lasts about six weeks after delivery.
   • During the puerperium, the mother should avoid heavy lifting.
   • Healthcare providers monitor the mother closely throughout the puerperium for any complications.

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