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I am 36 weekes n 4 days pregnant..i lost my mucus plug last night w/ blood n i started to have contractions 2-4 min apart but stopped. should i go in?

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Labour: Keep hydrated with water , or gatorade/powerade/pedis lyre/lucozade/pocari sweat etc. This will dilute your oxytocin level. Once contractions become regular , notify your obstetrician and head to the birth centre. Start packing your birth bag if you haven't done do already. Remember to request your epidural.

Answered 4/17/2020

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