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I'm 37 weeks and 3 days pregnant and dilated 1 cm. why am i having trouble walking?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Pelvis softens: As your body prepares to deliver your baby your pelvic bones prepare to open some. Women begin to waddle, others have difficulties such as you are having. It is getting close.

Dr Silver agreed

Answered 2/26/2014

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