Why do they induce at 39 weeks with gestational diabetes?

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Sometimes early delivery may be recommended because the baby is large.

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I'm finding some lumps around my nipples, breasts, and arms, but I don't seem to have any other symptoms right now. Should I be worried about these lumps? What could they mean, and should I get them checked out soon?

refer to a surgeon get it checked as soon as possible

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My mom has two large fibroids around 2.6 to 2.8 cm and the report says there are multiple fibroids. She's dealing with heavy bleeding during her periods but no other symptoms. Is there a way to treat this without surgery or an operation?

Your mother's fibroids, even if 2.6 to 2.8 cm, can contribute to heavy bleeding, and the presence of multiple fibroids can amplify this. A doctor should evaluate the severity of her symptoms and assess the location and size of the fibroids to determine the best course of treatment

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t's estimated that 1 in 250 pregnancies results in twins naturally

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