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The puerperium, or postpartum period, spans the first 6 to 8 weeks after childbirth as the birthing parent's body undergoes dramatic physiological and psychological changes to return to a prepregnant state. Here is the 80/20 breakdown of the most critical adaptations and care principles.

1. Reproductive System & Involution The most vital reproductive change is uterine involution, the process by which the uterus contracts, reduces in size, and heals. The uterine fundus typically descends from the umbilicus at a rate of 1 cm (one fingerbreadth) per day, returning to the pelvis by 10 to 14 days postpartum. Effective contraction prevents