Question

Profuse sweating that occurs after birth, especially at night, to rid the body of fluid retained during pregnancy calls_____________.

Answer 1

Answer: Post-partal diaphoresis

Explanation:

Post-partal diaphoresis is called the profuse sweating occur in pregnant women after the birth.

Post-partal diaphoresis is defined as a postpartum night sweats caused due to low level of estrogen after pregnancy. The woman's body adjust itself after pregnancy and that is why there are several changes in the level of hormones results into postpartum night sweats.

The two key hormone released during pregnancy involve progesterone and estrogen, after pregnancy the release of these hormones decreases and hence body temperature increases or decreases.

Thus, the Post-partal diaphoresis is called postpartum night sweats.