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Im 2 centimeters dilated 80% effaced and baby is in -3 position and its my second baby! how much longer do you think till i go into labor?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Soon: It's so hard to wait, especially at the very end. Cannot tell when, but once labor begins, it is much shorter than the first time.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2015

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