A Within 10 days the uterus is no longer palpable abdominally.

B The internal os of the cervix is closed by 3 days.

C Menstruation is usually delayed by lactation, but occurs at about 6 weeks if the woman is not lactating.

D Loss of oedema can take up to 6 weeks.

E Platelets and clotting factors rise, predisposing to thrombosis.

F Bleeding usually stops within 10 days.