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A 35-year-old female asked:

I'm scheduled to be induced at 39 weeks this evening, i've a very bad cough and runny nose. i'm worried, should my ob postpone induction?

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Dr. Brian Novick
Allergy and Immunology 45 years experience
Call your OB: Not much to do to quickly get rid of a cold other than rest and fluids , etc. ..But they may have other ideas ....Give them a call ...I'm sure they have treated other mothers in the same situation. Good luck n.
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