Picture of amniotic fluid in four months of pregnancy

There are always some signs before a pregnant woman gives birth, such as abdominal pain, spotting during pregnancy, uterine contractions, labor pains, rupture of amniotic fluid, etc. If any of these occurs, the delivery is very close, and you must be fully prepared to go to the hospital. If you are late, there will be risks, especially rupture of amniotic fluid. What should I do if my water breaks during the fourth month of pregnancy? What are the risks to the fetus?

What should I do if my water breaks in the fourth month of pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the baby is protected and cached in the amniotic sac filled with amniotic fluid in your uterus. If the amniotic membrane ruptures, the fluid will flow out through the cervix and vagina, which is what we usually call "broken water".

If your water breaks before you go into labor, don't panic. You can use sanitary napkins to protect you, and it will also be easier to distinguish the color of the discharged amniotic fluid. The total amount of amniotic fluid excreted by pregnant women varies from person to person, and may be a very small amount or a very large amount. The amniotic fluid of pregnant women is nearly transparent, slightly yellowish, and may contain blood at the beginning. If a large amount of amniotic fluid suddenly surges up in a pregnant woman, it may scare you. In the later stages of pregnancy, there may be about 800 ml of amniotic fluid.

If there is a lot of amniotic fluid coming out of a pregnant woman, sanitary pads are no longer useful and an old cotton towel may be more useful, especially if you need a ride to the hospital. Alternatively, you can use a piece of plastic film to protect the seat. If you pass small amounts of fluid every now and then, you need to determine whether it is urine, as this can also happen in late pregnancy (based on experience, most women know the difference).

No matter how many weeks of pregnancy you are in, if the amniotic fluid breaks, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible (even if you do not have uterine contractions). Generally, the hospital will recommend that you be hospitalized for observation. Once the amniotic fluid breaks, the natural barrier that protects the baby from infection will be weakened, and infection can sometimes be transmitted from the vagina to the uterus.