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Currently 2cm dilated, soft cervix, and baby at - 2. what more can i do to get this labor going?! currently 38 weeks and baby already 9 lbs

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Patience: The main thing to do is be patient. All babies come out eventually. Intercourse sometimes helps stimulate labor. Walking and being active sometimes helps too.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 4/28/2015

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