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Amniotic fluid 5cm
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I'm 37 weeks and 5 days pregnant, having 5cm amniotic fluid.
My doctor suggested me to have induced labor and get the baby delivered asap. Please advise if it is good to wait for natural labor or Should I go with induced labor.
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No natural labour.
No induced labour.
It should be a Caesarean, sooner the better.
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Please consult for proper discussion.
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Do not wait, go for Lscs
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Waiting may prove fatal
U need immediate admission n delivery
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