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Societal Expectations and Postpartum Physical Changes

A common societal expectation is for women to quickly return to their pre-pregnancy body shape and weight after giving birth. Based on your understanding of the typical physical changes associated with childbearing, evaluate the reasonableness of this expectation. In your response, discuss at least two specific physiological changes that occur and explain how they might conflict with this societal pressure.

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