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Im 39 weeks pregnant passing too much gas, strong smell. am i getting close to labor? a week ago i was 1cm dilated 50% effaced.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Pregnancy: Your symptoms you describe are in no way an indication of labor. But, you have to be getting close. You will be a mother soon.

Answered 12/31/2013

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