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My wife is 39 weeks pregnant and only .5cm dilated. does this mean she is going to deliver past her due date or go into labor soon? thanks
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Either possible: A due date is only an approximation of when the baby will come. It is perfectly normal to deliver from 37-42 weeks pregnant as long as everything is properly supervised and going well. If this is her first pregnancy, they tend to go a little later and frequently do not dilate until actual labor occurs. Congrats on your upcoming baby.
Answered 9/23/2017
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