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Re: 36 weeks preg w/twins-cervix not yet softened or shortened

From: Dra. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 19 Jul 2002 07:03:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 18 Jul 2002, LANA wrote: >
>I am 36 weeks pregnant with twins (second pregnancy-last one ten years
>ago). My doc checked my cervix today and said it was still quite long
>and not yet softening. She also said she could feel one of the babies
>heads. What does all of this mean? If I am this far along with twins
>shouldn't my cervix be shortening and softening? How long does this
>process usually take? I'm kind of worried that this may cause me to have
>a c-section (as of right now both babies are head down) or induction of
>labor. Thanks for any info you can pass my way!
>Lana

Wait a couple of weeks. It is still early.

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