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What to do if i am most likely certain i will be having a c-section with my boys. i have a few questions. how does preterm labor feel as to real labor?

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It is real labor: Preterm labor IS real labor and feels the same.

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/13/2014

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