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When do they take the baby if you have previa?

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Before labor : C/section done when baby is mature such as 39 weeks or sooner if in labor to void bleeding.

Answered 7/2/2012

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

36-37 weeks.: Pre-labor cesarean section is typically recommended at 36-37 weeks of pregnancy in a large, tertiary birth center/hospital with availability of blood bank and icu.

Answered 12/9/2013

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