time period following childbirth when the mother's uterus shrinks and the other functional and anatomic changes of pregnancy are resolved
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puerperium::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | period, period of time, time period |
| Derivation | puerperal |
a perinatologist cared for her during the puerperium.
Examples of puerperium
puerperium
Less frequently used is puerperium.
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Vasospasms with serious consequences such as myocardial infarction and stroke have been reported in connection with the puerperium, appears to be extremely rare event.
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