Nine vaginal examinations were performed between rupture of membranes and complete dilation. Only 1 of these examinations was performed during the first 12 hours of rupture. No antibiotics were ...

Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) impacts 5–7% of all pregnancies. A pregnancy is considered previable, the ...

Often the contractions of active labor will provide enough pressure to rupture the membranes on their own, which is commonly referred to as a mom's “water breaking.” And some women have their water ...

A spontaneous intra-amniotic haematoma is a rare cause of preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) but can have significant fetal and maternal ... We present a case that presented acutely in ...

Globally, 1 in 10 live births are preterm, or born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Of these preterm births, about 30% to 40% ...

Common causes of too much fluid are diabetes, twins or triplets (a multiple pregnancy), infections, incompatible blood types and birth defects. Too little fluid may also be a sign of birth defects as ...

You will be redirected to our submission process. Successful pregnancy requires a protective intrauterine environment, which ensures the optimal development of the fetus. The fetal membranes line the ...

Antibiotic treatment in preterm premature rupture of the membranes at less than 34 weeks ... to improved fetal growth rather than prolonging pregnancy or preventing preterm birth.