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Can i give birth 17 days before my edd ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Labor : If you into labor then you won't really have any choice. A due date just marks 40 weeks. Term, normal labor is between 37-41 weeks.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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