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Is it a good idea to get my Membrains stripped at 37 weeks im on high risk pregnancy my breathing is really bad my feet and hand are swollen im already 1and a half cm dilated and my mucous plug fell out last week ive been cramping etc ...
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She knows thats why im on high risk and I see her twice a week my breathing gets worse and I feel myself losing oxygen sometimes when I have contractions
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**but from what it sounds like you probably don't have long. If breathing is bad,  make sure your Dr knows!
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No, not unless your Dr recommends. At 37 weeks if your due date is off, baby has a chance of being born before lungs are fully mature. Usually 38-39 weeks is much better. If your Dr wants to wait, I would.  A lot of finishing touches are happening that really benefit baby, so unless there is a more urgent medical need it's best to wait. Hang in there, you're almost there!
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