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Risk of giving birth two weeks earlier than expected due date on ultrasound?
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Not much: There is generally no increased risk delivering a baby at 38 weeks.
Answered 12/27/2013
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Not usually: As long as your pregnancy has had no problems, birth at 38 weeks usually goes smoothly. However it is not recommended to have a C-section or to induce labor until as close to your due date as possible.
Answered 2/18/2015
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