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A member asked:

Im 36 weeks and dilated to 3.75 cm and 30% effaced. how do i keep contractions coming?

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wait: 36 weeks is still early. It would be nice for the baby's development to wait for delivery if possible. Make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet. It sounds like your body is getting ready for labor. Be patient and let nature take it's normal course. Good luck!

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Answered 11/11/2015

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