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A member asked:

Will a obgyn strip your membranes at 36 weeks if he checked me at 35 weeks and i was 1cm dilated?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Doubt it: 36 weeks is still considered preterm. It would not be right to strip your membranes thus encouraging preterm labor.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2023

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