Question
Just after delivery, the position of the uterus corresponds to the level of how many weeks?
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20 weeks
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| B. |
16 weeks
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| C. |
12 weeks
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| D. |
28 weeks
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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- Just after delivery (postpartum), the uterus undergoes involution but is still enlarged.
- The fundus of the uterus is:
- At the level of the umbilicus
- This corresponds to a uterine size of approximately 20 weeks gestation.
Uterine Size & Fundal Height
During Pregnancy
- 12 weeks → Just above symphysis pubis
- 16 weeks → Midway between symphysis pubis and umbilicus
- 20 weeks → At umbilicus
- 28 weeks → Above umbilicus
Postpartum Changes
- Immediately after delivery:
- Fundus at umbilicus (~20 weeks size)
- Then:
- Descends ~1 cm/day
- Returns to pelvic organ by ~2 weeks
A. 20 weeks
- At 20 weeks, the uterus reaches the level of the umbilicus during pregnancy.
- Immediately postpartum, the uterus is also at the umbilical level, hence corresponds to 20 weeks size.
