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I'm 4 days away from my due date and my baby isn't dropping or anything and i have been having braxton hicks contractions really bad. i'm really worried?

Q: i'm 4 days away from my due date and my baby isn't dropping or anything and i have been having braxton hicks contractions really bad. i'm really worried?

: You have plenty of time to deliver before an OB-Gyne would induce labor, you have over 2 weeks before it would be necessary to try to stimulate the uterus to contract and dilate with medications. If you are concerned about the timing of delivery, check in with your OB on this

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Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

You have plenty of time to deliver before an OB-Gyne would induce labor, you have over 2 weeks before it would be necessary to try to stimulate the uterus to contract and dilate with medications. If you are concerned about the timing of delivery, check in with your OB on this

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/28/2021

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A member asked:

I'm 4 days away from my due date and my baby isn't dropping or anything and i have been having braxton hicks contractions really bad. i'm really worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Goldenberg answered

Dr Rhoads and 4 doctors agreed

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