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I'm 38 1/2 weeks pregnant& baby hasn't dropped, i do get sharp pain in my prenium occasionally.im a first time mom, can i expect a longer wait for labor?
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Patience: You are only 38 weeks. Labor is usually between 37-41 weeks. Ask your doctor to check your cervix and see what your dilation is.
Answered 11/28/2017
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