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36weeks with dull back pain and pain in the abdomen lost my mucus plug last night when should i go to the hospital ?

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With regular copntra: First baby? Previous c/section? Generally speaking, when you start having contractions every 5-10 minutes lasting 30 -45 seconds.

Answered 3/26/2013

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