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How much time can contractions and cramping of preterm labor last before actually giving birth?
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Varies: Labor can be shockingly short lasting just an hour or so and it can also take days to lead to delivery. Most OB docs have an answering service, so if you are having contractions contact him/her and discuss what you are going through.
Answered 9/29/2016
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