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6-8 weeks after birth, the body returns to a non-pregnant state. What is this process called?

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The process of the body returning to a non-pregnant state after birth is called involution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process of the body returning to a non-pregnant state 6-8 weeks after birth is called involution. During this process, the uterus gradually contracts and reduces in size to its pre-pregnancy state. Uterine involution is facilitated by breastfeeding, which also helps the abdominal organs to return to their pre-pregnancy locations.

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