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Mother is obese52 lb weight gain, has gd, pre-eclampsia, male infant, efa at 35w4d, 8lbs. fundal height 4 weeks ahead. c-section or vaginal??

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Trial of labor: There is no right or wrong answer. A trial of labor with timely c/section if there is inadequate progress of cervical dilatation would be a reasonable approach.

Answered 2/5/2017

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Mother is obese52 lb weight gain, has gd, pre-eclampsia, male infant, efa at 35w4d, 8lbs. fundal height 4 weeks ahead. c-section or vaginal??

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