Hello, normal term is between 37 to 42 weeks .Pain with increased severity and frequency is called labor pain ,that is a sign of maturity ,you should your wife had mild pain but that wouldn't be sufficient to deliver baby ,if doctor had taken her for delivery with lesser momentum ,either it would have ended bin cesearea or instrumental delivery.
Answered2016-04-04 18:36:48
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