Identify the features and physiological changes of the postnatal stages of life.

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Identify the features and physiological changes of the postnatal stages of life.

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Postnatal period is the phase post birth. Puerperium is the term used to define this phase. According to the World Health Organization, this period is the most neglected yet a critical phase. The different systems of the body like cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems go through major changes after giving birth to maintain homeostasis.

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