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Can a sudden stress cause me to go into labor at 37 wks?

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Dr. Jennifer Austin answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Emotional stress does not put people into labor, despite the old wives tales.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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