puerperium
/ˌpjuərˈpɪriəm/
noun
- The period of about six weeks after childbirth during which the mother's body returns to its pre-pregnancy condition.
- Many cultures have special traditions to support the mother during the puerperium.
- The midwife scheduled regular visits throughout the puerperium to check on recovery.
- During the puerperium, the uterus gradually shrinks back to its normal size.
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