3.2: Postpartum

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    Postpartum

    Postpartum, or the postnatal period, is the time period for mothers after they give birth (Lopez-Gonzalez et al., 2022). While postpartum usually only lasts 6-8 weeks, the affects of having a child can vary from individual to individual.

    Watch this podcast on postpartum, featuring Zelda, a mother of two.

    References

    Lopez-Gonzalez DM, Kopparapu AK. Postpartum Care of the New Mother. [Updated 2022 Dec 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK565875/

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