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40 weeks and 3 days, no sign of labor, no bh contractions, no regular contractions, no mucus plug, no water breakage. what is going on?! i'm depressed

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cheer up: this is normal. you will almost surely go into labor within a week or so.

Answered 5/9/2014

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A member asked:

40 weeks and 3 days, no sign of labor, no bh contractions, no regular contractions, no mucus plug, no water breakage. what is going on?! i'm depressed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

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