A Client Who Is Due to Give Birth Any Time

Multiple Choice

A client who is due to give birth any time asks the doula what changes in the reproductive system she should expect after the delivery. Which of the following statements by the doula is the most appropriate?

A) "After birth, your uterus will weigh about 1,000 grams. By the 6^thweek after birth, it will weigh around 50 grams."
B) "Your uterus will never completely return to its pre-pregnancy state."
C) "The rate of uterine involution greatly varies from woman to woman."
D) "By the third week after birth, your uterus can no longer be detected by abdominal palpation."