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Hi, my midwife says im 2/5 engaged how much more do i have to go, and is it a good sign that i can go into labour soon. thanks?
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See below: You don't give the amount of cervical dilation so it's hard to tell. Otherwise it sounds like your ready to go.
Answered 7/23/2013
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