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Hi, im in 40 th week dd is 15th so planning for induction.what are my chances of ending with c section?so far its normal pregnancy but cervix is close

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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Fair to good: if cervix is closed and induction unfavorable, c/section will become necessary.

Answered 6/8/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, im in 40 th week dd is 15th so planning for induction.what are my chances of ending with c section?so far its normal pregnancy but cervix is close

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

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