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Only24 weekspregnant, mucus plug, hadbloodyshow yesterday dilated 1.5cm, cramping, and back pain. latent labor? what to do?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Early labor: Call your OB. Sounds like labor. Bedrest and medications may help to stop it. Please be evaluated by the hospital asap.

Answered 9/5/2014

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