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1. The puerperium refers to the 6-week period following childbirth where the body returns to its non-pregnant state. During this time, the uterus involutes to approximately 20% of its pregnancy size by 6 weeks and lochia (vaginal discharge) changes from red to yellowish-white. 2. Physiological changes include cardiovascular adjustments, breast engorgement and milk production, weight loss, sweating, mood changes, and uterine contractions with suckling. Local changes involve cervical remodeling, vaginal lax
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