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3 cm dilate with consistent contractions. doctors won't keep me in the hostipal. how can i help my labor progress. i can't breathe throw some of my contractions but others i can?

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Early Labor: You need to be patient. Maybe take a walk, warm bath and a light meal. Labor takes time . Eventually the contractions will be consistent and come closer.

Answered 12/9/2013

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