Will the amniotic fluid break during pregnancy?

In the early stages of pregnancy, amniotic fluid will appear and the fetus lives in the amniotic fluid, which is very important to the health of the fetus. It can protect the fetus and avoid accidental injuries. We know that sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited in the early stages of pregnancy. In the middle stages of pregnancy, sexual intercourse is allowed moderately, but if the force is too strong during sexual intercourse, the harm is relatively large and may even lead to the rupture of the amniotic fluid.

Will the amniotic fluid break during pregnancy?

Premature rupture of membranes occurs after 36 weeks of pregnancy. Because the fetus is already mature, in principle the pregnancy should be terminated as soon as possible to prevent infection. If labor does not occur within 12-24 hours after rupture of membranes, induced labor should be performed.

Premature rupture of membranes occurs between 28 and 35 weeks of gestation. As the gestational age increases, the mortality rate of the newborn shows a significant decreasing trend. Therefore, expectant management is recommended to prolong the gestational age and promote lung maturity. Once the fetal lungs are mature, the pregnancy should be terminated as soon as possible.

Premature rupture of membranes occurs before 28 weeks. Due to the small gestational age, according to the current childcare level of most medical institutions in my country, the fetal survival rate is still very low, and difficult-to-treat complications are prone to occur. From the perspective of eugenics, the pregnancy should be terminated and conservative treatment should not be adopted.

Therefore, the question of whether the fetus can be preserved after premature rupture of membranes must be decided based on individual circumstances. If premature rupture occurs in the late stage, induced labor should be performed, otherwise the pregnancy should be terminated.

Therefore, amniotic fluid rupture generally does not occur during the third month of pregnancy.

How to deal with amniotic fluid rupture

If the amniotic fluid suddenly breaks at home, what should expectant mothers do?

1. Relax and stay calm.

The amniotic fluid has broken, which means birth is imminent. As long as it is handled properly, the baby will not be in danger. Therefore, expectant mothers and their families should not be too panicked, as people who are panicked are more likely to behave inappropriately. To prevent the fetal umbilical cord from prolapse, let the mother lie down immediately and raise her buttocks with pillows or clothes.

2. Prevent infection and keep the vulva clean.

In order to prevent the baby from being infected by bacteria that move up along the vulva, the expectant mother can place a clean sanitary napkin on the vulva. If the amount of amniotic fluid flowing out is large, you can use a clean, sterilized towel to pad the vulva to reduce vulvar infection.

3. Seek help immediately and rush to the hospital.

As long as water breaks, regardless of whether the mother has reached her due date or has uterine contractions, she must rush to the hospital immediately. The doctor will determine the treatment plan based on the specific situation of the expectant mother. On the way to the hospital, it is best if someone can help the expectant mother lift her hips.