🤱 Duration of Puerperium

Let’s understand this in a very simple way.

What is puerperium?
Puerperium is the period after childbirth when the mother’s body returns to its normal pre-pregnancy state.

👉 It is also called the postpartum period.

What happens during puerperium?

• Uterus shrinks back to normal size
• Hormonal changes occur
• Body recovers from pregnancy and delivery

What is the duration of puerperium?

✅ Correct Answer: (b) 6 weeks

Why 6 weeks?
The puerperium period usually lasts about:

• 42 days
• Approximately 6 weeks after delivery

👉 During this time, most reproductive organs return to normal.

Why other options are not correct?

• (a) 1 week → ❌ Too short
• (c) 1 month → ❌ Less than standard duration
• (d) Less than 28 days → ❌ Incorrect duration

Simple Exam Trick:
Puerperium = Postpartum recovery → 6 weeks

📌 Disclaimer: For exam preparation only. Follow obstetric guidelines in practice.

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