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I'm 39 weeks pregnant 18 years old with my first. the baby's engaged but i'm on, ly 1cm dilated. how can i speed up the process ?

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Dr. Jon Ahlstrom answered

Just be patient: You can walk arround a little but labor will start when it is time.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/16/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 39 weeks pregnant 18 years old with my first. the baby's engaged but i'm on, ly 1cm dilated. how can i speed up the process ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jon Ahlstrom answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

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