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Can preterm labor be caused by an extremely stressful event? We may be losing my grandmother and this Friday I will be 37 weeks. I wanted her to meet my son terribly bad and I am becoming extremely distraught. Could I cause myself to go into labor?
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Yes something like a death in the family can, I have heard of it happening... Take it slow I wish you joy and peace
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Honestly I dont know if u can. it all depends on how stressed ur are about it. Just try and take it easy I'm sorry for ur grandmother but remember shell see him while she's watching over you. Just relax and take things slow.
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