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During pregnancy, the uterus stretches to accommodate the growth of the fetus. Involution occurs postpartum and is when the uterus contracts to return to its preprgnant size.

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Uterine involution is a term for when the uterus shrinks back into it's normal shape after a cow has calved and passed the placenta.

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