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Uterine changes during 1st trimester:- The non-pregnant uterus weight about 70 g with a 10 ml cavity 1st trimester: uterus at 6 wks is soft, globular and asymmetric (Piskacek's sign) @ 12 wks it is 8– 10 cm and is rising out of the pelvis.

1. A woman gave birth to an infant boy 10 hour*s ago. Where would the nurse expect to locate this woman’s fundus? a. One centimeter above the umbilicus ANS: A Within 12 hours after delivery fundus-approximately 1 cm above umbilicus. fundus descends about 1-2 cm every 24 hours. By 6th postpartum week-fundus normally halfway between symphysis pubis and umbilicus. 2. Which woman is most likely to experience strong afterpains? b. A woman who is a gravida 4, para 4-0-0-4 ANS: B Afterpains-m...