Panubigan in Pregnancy: What to Do When It Breaks
You may be expecting a drama-filled experience, but that is very uncommon. Most women first have regular contractions before their amniotic sac ruptures. When your water breaks, you may feel a popping sensation along with some fluid trickling out. The amniotic fluid, being a clear and odorless liquid, can be mistaken for urine at first.
Most of the time, women are able to tell the difference, if not then you need to speak to your gynecologist who will conduct a physical examination and run a few tests to determine if you’re leaking.
Make note of the color and odor of the trickle when you feet it for the first time. If the color is brown or green, that means your baby has passed stools in the uterus and would need monitoring in case of ingestion. Once your membrane ruptures, inform your doctor and go directly to the nearest hospital for further evaluation and management.
Panubigan in Pregnancy: What will happen if my water breaks too early?
Usually, membranes rupture at the beginning or during labor. In some cases, water break occurs before labor starts, which is known as the prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM).
Risk factors for PROM are the following:
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