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What do i do when in active labour?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Hydrate, be patient.: Maintain hydration (intravenous probably better than oral), keep thinking positively, be patient, listen to your provider, get an epidural and pray that all goes well for mom and baby. Best of luck!

Answered 12/9/2013

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