Premature Rupture Of Membranes
Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PROM), or Premature Rupture of Membranes, is a condition that occurs in pregnancy when there is rupture of the membrane of the amniotic sac and chorion more than one hour before the onset of labor. PROM is considered prolonged when it occurs more than 18 hours before labor. PROM is considered preterm when it occurs before 37 weeks gestation, and is called Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (or PPROM). Risk factors for PROM include bacterial infection, smoking, or anatomic defect in the structure of the amniotic sac, uterus, or cervix. In some cases, the rupture can spontaneously heal, but in most cases of PROM, labor begins within 48 hours. When PROM occurs, it is necessary that the mother receives treatment to avoid possible infection in the newborn.
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