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I have 38 weeks pregnant, i have been in an out of the hospital with contractions and pains but im only 3cm an 50%. how can i help dilate?
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Leave it alone: You cannot. Please do not do anything to harm your cervix or the baby. Let nature take it's course. The baby is not ready to deliver yet.
Answered 5/14/2014
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