- The fourth stage of labor (postpartum stabilization) lasts up to 4 hours after the placenta is delivered. This time is needed to stabilize the mother’s physical and emotional state after the stress of childbirth.
- At 20 weeks’ gestation, the fundus is at the level of the umbilicus.
- At 36 weeks’ gestation, the fundus is at the lower border of the rib cage.
- At 20 weeks’ gestation, the fundus is at the level of the umbilicus.
- At 36 weeks’ gestation, the fundus is at the lower border of the rib cage.