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39 weeks pregnant and 5 days having severe cramping with brownish discharge. do. go to hospital now? am. in labor?

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Dr. Mary Bergum answered

Hospital: You should head to the hospital when your contractions are 5 minutes apart and regular. Always better to go sooner rather than too late.

Dr Mcdonald agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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A member asked:

39 weeks pregnant and 5 days having severe cramping with brownish discharge. do. go to hospital now? am. in labor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Bergum answered

Dr Mcdonald agreed

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