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I have been slowly dilating for a little over two weeks now (finally at almost 3 cm) how long will it take me to go into active labor?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : Everyone is different. It will come soon. Longer if its your first.

Answered 10/1/2014

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A member asked:

I have been slowly dilating for a little over two weeks now (finally at almost 3 cm) how long will it take me to go into active labor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

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