What statement by Gretchen would indicate that she comprehends the menstrual activity to expect after childbirth?
1. "My first menstrual cycle will be lighter than normal and then will get heavier every month after.".
2. "My first menstrual cycle will be heavier than normal and will return to my pre-pregnant volume within three or four cycles.".
3. "I will not have a menstrual cycle for 6 months after childbirth.".
4. "My first menstrual cycle will be heavier than normal and then will be light for several months after.".
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1. Incorrect. Gretchen can expect her first menstrual cycle to be heavier than normal and for the volume of her subsequent cycles to return to prepregnant levels within three or four cycles.
2. Correct. This is an accurate statement and indicates Gretchen's understanding of her ex-pected menstrual activity.
3. Incorrect. Most women will experience a heavier than normal flow during the first men-strual cycle, which occurs by 3 months after childbirth.
4. Incorrect. Gretchen can expect her first menstrual cycle to be heavier than normal and for the volume of her subsequent cycles to return to prepregnant levels within three or four cycles.
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