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If i'm overdue, should i expect a c-section?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not really: The fact that your overdue, in and of itself, does not necessarily put you at increased risk for a C-section. However, being over 35 (AMA: advanced maternal age) does increase your risk of one somewhat. The overdue factor and AMA status is not a good combination though when it comes to avoiding surgery.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 8/28/2017

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