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I am 33 weeks pregnant and i think i'm having contractions. when should i worry? and how can i tell if they are the real thing?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

5 min apart : If you are consistently having regular contractions over time then you should be seen in labor and delivery to be evaluated for preterm labor.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/6/2022

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