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32wks contractions 4 last 2wks, ffn neg 2wk ago, now dilated 11/2, thinning cervix,heads down,took shots& med last week! chance of preterm??

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Below: It certainly sounds like your DR is doing everything possible to prepare if you do have a premature delivery. Everything possible is being done. Time will give you an answer Continue to follow DR's advice, and inform the DR of any changes.

Answered 7/24/2016

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A member asked:

32wks contractions 4 last 2wks, ffn neg 2wk ago, now dilated 11/2, thinning cervix,heads down,took shots& med last week! chance of preterm??

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