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Oh, that;s right, she's a maverick
Good time to hop a plane
Trig appreciates her love and concern
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If your water breaks or develops a small tear before your baby is ready to be born, it can cause serious complications. Premature Rupture of Membranes, or PROM, can cause infection, premature labor and birth. In some cases, however, the sac heals itself and the pregnancy can progress until full-term.
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What if I think my water broke?
If you think your water has broken, make a mental note of the time, the color and appearance of the fluid and any other characteristics and call your doctor promptly.
If you think your water has broken, this is not the time to feel embarrassed. Be assured you will not be the first person to call unsure if her water has broken.
How will I know if my water has broken?
When your water breaks, amniotic fluid tends to pool in the vagina. Your doctor will perform a sterile speculum exam to look for any signs of pooling. She will also perform testing on the fluid. Amniotic fluid is alkaline in nature. By placing the fluid on nitrazine paper, your doctor can evaluate the ph of the fluid. Nitrazine paper is extremely accurate in detecting the presence of amniotic fluid.
Another method for checking for the the presence of amniotic fluid is placing the fluid under the microscope. Amniotic fluid has a ferning appearance under a microscopic lens.
What will happen if my water has broken?
If your doctor determines your water has broken, you will most likely be admitted to the hospital. If full term, your doctor may induce you if labor does not begin on its own within 24 hours. If preterm, you will most likely be under hospital care until delivery. For early gestations, your doctor will try to prolong delivery to allow time for lung maturity |
