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1 day away from being 39 weeks pregnant dialated to 4 and having cramping feeling and back hurts and i just lost my mucus plug am i goin in labor?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sounds like it: Sounds like you are getting close. When the contractions are five minutes apart or your water breaks it is generally recommended you head to the hospital.

Answered 3/24/2022

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