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Is breaking waters during labor and delivery necessary? will it prolong labor intact and left alone to break on its own?
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Depends: An amniotomy is one tool that can be used to augment labor if things are not progressing on their own. Your labor and delivery nurse and doctor can guide you through the complicated process of labor and all of the subtle nuances of various maneuvers to help you achieve your goal of a healthy delivery.
Answered 10/16/2018
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