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I am 38 weeks pregnant with my 3rd. i am 4 cm dilated, more than 50% effaced and have been losing my mucus plug. is labor anywhere in sight?
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Sounds like it : Most people labor when they dilate 3-5 cm. Sounds like you are close. Hopefully the contractions will kick in soon. Good luck.
Answered 7/15/2016
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