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Low amniotic fluid

2017-12-26 22:40:54
I'm 36weeks +5 days pregnant. Diagnosed with low amniotic fluid AFI 08. my doctor suggested induction after a week. Need suggestion. Others things are all ok. No sign of labor. Only Braxton's hicks contractions.
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Go ahead with induction next week. It's better for the baby.

Answered2017-12-27 05:50:43

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