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I'm 38 weeks pregnant and my cervix is at 50 percent and i'm having this sharp shooting pain in my cervix i'm i having contraction?

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Go to L;D: You should be seen at l;d to rule out labor and check the status of your baby if you are experiencing regular contractions, sharp abdominal pain, bleeding, leakage of fluid, or decreased fetal movement.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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