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What to do to increase the chances of normal dilivery . it is 38 week pregnency?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

That depends: On your doctor and how big the baby is in relation to your pelvis and how well you can push if the baby is not too big, i rec not going past 40 weeks.

Answered 8/3/2013

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