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I'm 23 weeks pregnant and had manual cervix check today because i felt pressure and had late miscarriage before. will this stimulate labor?

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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered

No: Labor checks do not stimulate labor. Nothing to worry about.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2014

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