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A member asked:

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.

Dr Jones and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. James Cocco answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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