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What Changes in Family Composition and in the Timing of Family

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What changes in family composition and in the timing of family transitions may account for the change in length of the post-parental period?


Definitions:

Episiotomy

A surgical incision made in the perineum (the area between the vagina and the anus) during childbirth, to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery.

Itching And Discomfort

Unpleasant sensations on the skin that evoke the desire to scratch, often associated with various medical conditions or irritations.

Vaginal Muscles

Muscular structures in the vagina that contract and relax to aid in sexual intercourse, childbirth, and menstrual flow.

Braxton-Hicks Contractions

Irregular, usually painless uterine contractions that occur throughout pregnancy, often mistaken for labor pains.

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