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If i've been having strong contractions on and off for a week how far away am i from going into labor?
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No way of knowing: You can keep having contractions but if the cervix is not dilated, you are unlikely to be in labor.It also depends how far along you are in your pregnancy. Talk to your ob about this to get further education. Best wishes Dr M
Answered 10/26/2015
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