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I'm 36w6d pregnant . this is my first pregnancy ..how long after baby drops i go into labor ? (he hasnt dropped yet )

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

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Might not drop: might not drop until labor, baby dropping has no relation to when labor will start

Answered 11/27/2014

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