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Help Need to Know What Might Be Expected Preterm Labor 28 Weeks

just got news that my sister's water broke today. She was driven to a hospital an hour away with a more advanced NICU. We are trying to figure out if she was 28 or 29 weeks. Have not had a chance to do that. i know these weeks are really critical she was due Feb. 1. Please help me if you have experience in this area. Does broken water call for delivery within 24 hours this early or is that only when you are more advanced in your pregnancy? What I really want to know is, are there instances when water breaks that they will try to...

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18 Year Old Daughter

Hi, My 18 year old daughter is sleeping overnight with a boyfriend. I have told her that this is not acceptable to me and that it is definetly not ladylike. She told me she would not do it again. Then she turns around and says shes going for a little whild and I call at 4:45 am and she answers the phone(which she did not do before) sleepy like and tells me she is on her way. I tell her what is the point at this time of the morning and that she should have taken her clothes with her. I told her she could not be a tramp around me and...

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When Should I Get My Daughters 1St GYN Appt

My 12 yr old started her period last July, and I am wondering when I should schedule her first GYN exam? Her ped doesnt think it is necessary until she has problems or issues, but I dont remember having issues just a yearly check. Any advice?

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