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How can some clever ob/gyn docs know exactly when a pregnant lady will have normal labor?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

They can't: There are too many things that can happen at the least expected times to the most healthy females with the widest pelvises. So i would think twice about that clever OB gyn who will guarantee you that you could do that.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2016

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