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Please advice! i'm 37.5 w. pregnant. itching at night, not severely. blood pressure is fine. of all blood tests only alt is abnormal- 187. up in 4 days from 117. can i win time/avoid induction? thanks
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Low benefit: You are almost at term, waiting will have marginal benefit. Make sense to follow your doctor's advice.
Answered 3/1/2015
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Don't wait: Having the baby now is safe for the baby. However, your rise in liver enzymes is concerning, and waiting my cause you harm.
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