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Loosing mucus plug how long after will labor begin i am 39 weeks and dilated to a 1 doctor stretched my cervix yesterday at 11:30?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No rules : There are no set rules for when someone will go into labor. I wish we could predict that. It would make life much easier. Be patient. You are almost there being 39 weeks.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/31/2022

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