Rate of involution of uterus is: March 2011: (A) 0.75 cm per day, (B) 1 cm per day, (C) 1.25 cm per day, (D) 1.5 cm per day
Answer is C. Ans. C: 1.25 cm per day During the first 24 hours after delivery, the level of the uterus remains constant; thereafter there is a steady decrease in height by 1.25 cm (half inch) in 24 hours, so that by the end of 2^d week, the uterus becomes a pelvic organ Remember: Puerperium period: 6 weeks after delivery Involution of uterus is complete by: 6 weeks Uterus becomes a pelvic organ: 2 weeks after the delivery MC cause of puerperal infection: Streptococcus MC route of puerperal infection: Direct spread