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My water broke at 23.5 wks cerclage in place, cervix closed, hospital bedrest. can i carry her to 34 weeks. steroids & magnesium done. no contracting?

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Sometimes: I've personally seen this happen a few times. But sometimes it doesn't work out. . Best wishes!

Answered 1/25/2015

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