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A member asked:

Im 34w2d my cervix keep having these shooting pains. am i close to going into labor or what signs does that mean? i feel my baby has dropped also

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Not necessarily: It ma just be pressure but definitely see your physician

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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