Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students

Edited by Louise Lewis

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 8, Question 1.


1. The puerperium is traditionally defined as the time from immediately after the birth of the baby and placenta, until the reproductive organs have returned to their non-pregnant state. It is estimated to take:

a. 6-8 months

b. 4-6 weeks

c. 6-8 weeks