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28weeks preg. having contraction 3min apart called dr on call and he said drink a lot of water and lay down why is that all he said?

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Unsure why: If you are having contractions 3 minutes apart, you should go to labor & delivery. L&d is open 24 hours a day to serve pregnant women. Best of luck!

Dr Kunz agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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