Puerperium - Anatomy & Physiology

Immediately following parturition, the female enters a period of reproductive repair called the Puerperium and begins lactation. For a period of time these two processes overlap.

• During the puerperium uterine involution and return to ovarian function occurs.
  • Involution is the reduction in size and remodelling of the endometrium so that the uterus can initiate and sustain another pregnancy.