OB 101 (OB 101)

OB 101 - OB Final Exam Study Guide/OB 101 - OB Final Exam Study Guide. OB FINAL EXAM Postpartum • The postpartum or the puerperium period is the period of time following the delivery of the child during which the body tissues, especially the reproductive system reverts back to the pre-pregnant state, both anatomically and physiologically. • The puerperium or the postpartum period lasts for 6 weeks. o 1) Immediate Postpartum: the 24-hour period immediately following delivery. o 2) Early Postp...

OB 101 - OB Final Exam Study Guide/OB 101 - OB Final Exam Study Guide. OB FINAL EXAM Postpartum • The postpartum or the puerperium period is the period of time following the delivery of the child during which the body tissues, especially the reproductive system reverts back to the pre-pregnant state, both anatomically and physiologically. • The puerperium or the postpartum period lasts for 6 weeks. o 1) Immediate Postpartum: the 24-hour period immediately following delivery. o 2) Earl...