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I am at 29 weeks and 5 days. at 4 pounds been having pains doctor said cervix thinning is this normal and leading to labor?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

It is too soon: It is far too soon for the cervix to be thinning. Monitor your pains and if they become rhythymic at 5 minutes or less contact your OB MD.

Answered 5/9/2016

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A member asked:

I am at 29 weeks and 5 days. at 4 pounds been having pains doctor said cervix thinning is this normal and leading to labor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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