The Postpartum State: Physiological Changes, Recovery, and Clinical Care
1. Introduction to the Postpartum State The postpartum state, medically termed the puerperium, is a critical phase of female reproductive physiology that begins immediately following the delivery of the placenta and typically spans six to eight weeks. During this period, the maternal body undergoes profound and rapid physiological, endocrine, and anatomical adaptations to revert to … Read more