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Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena > Reproductive Physiological Phenomena > Postpartum Period

Preferred term

Postpartum Period  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • In females, the period that is shortly after giving birth (PARTURITION). A period after PARTURITION, from the time of giving BIRTH to the complete involution of the UTERUS to its pre-pregnant state. Puerperium generally lasts about six to eight weeks.

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Entry terms

  • Postpartum

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

  • Période du postpartum

    French

  • Période de post-partum
  • Période du post-partum
  • Post-partum
  • Postpartum
  • Suites de couches

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HDB5T98C-Q

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