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02 Apr 2006
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Disadvantages of being induced
I am going onto 39 weeks pregnant and the baby is really hurting me, i don't know how much more of this i will be able to take. Why can't they induce me in week 39 and what are the disadvantages?
GynaeDoc
Problems include failed procedure and need for caesar and baby may still have problems at birth.
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