Amniotic Sac Rupture Essay

The amniotic sac ruptures causing a loss of amniotic fluid before labor starts. This can lead to premature labor, intrauterine infections, breech presentations, and cord prolapse. Most babies are born with in a week of the amniotic sac breaking, this poses a serious threat to babies that are under 37 weeks gestation; if the membranes rupture anytime before 37 weeks gestation it is PPROM (preterm premature rupture of membranes). If the membranes rupture the fluid (amniotic) that protects the fetus from infection and trauma, by absorbing shock, is no longer there leaving the fetus vulnerable. The mother and fetus are both at risk for infections and abruptio placenta which can be life-threatening for both.
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