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I'm pregnant women in week 23 are there any earlier examination to determine if i will get normal delivery or caesarean delivery ?

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No: Much to early to tell

Answered 1/24/2015

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Yes: See your doctor......initial by manual exam will give a rough idea about your pelvis and its outlet............adequate for vaginal delivery or not. But at term the size/health of the baby plays a big role for C-section need.

Answered 1/24/2015

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