How to go downstairs when the water breaks

The amniotic fluid of pregnant women, also known as the fetal membrane, plays an important protective role for the fetus. The breaking of the amniotic fluid in pregnant women is one of the three major signals before delivery, and it is also the most dangerous and taboo situation. The normal order of delivery for pregnant women is: spotting, uterine contractions, and rupture of amniotic fluid. If the pregnant woman's amniotic fluid breaks first, it is called premature rupture of membranes and is abnormal.

There are many reasons for the rupture of amniotic fluid in pregnant women. For example, in the late pregnancy, if the pregnant woman exercises a lot, it will cause the cervix to relax, irritate the fetal membrane and cause premature rupture of amniotic fluid. In addition, excessive amniotic fluid, transverse position of the fetus, and narrow pelvis may also cause premature rupture of amniotic fluid.

After the amniotic fluid of a pregnant woman breaks, she must go to the hospital to give birth immediately, and it is best not to walk. So the question is: How to go down the stairs when your water breaks?

Whether you can go down the stairs after your water breaks depends mainly on how much water is flowing out.

1. If the condition is only mild, then it is okay to just walk a few steps. You can walk down the stairs by yourself and take a car to the hospital.

2. If the amniotic fluid breaks a lot, such as flowing out in a rush, then it is not suitable to walk at this time. Ask your family to help prepare the delivery bag for the pregnant woman. Lie down as flat as possible with your buttocks raised to control the discharge of amniotic fluid. Then you can ask your family to carry you down the stairs and call an ambulance.

3. If you are alone at home, it is recommended to call 120 immediately.

Common problems after water breaks

1. Use sanitary napkins immediately to prevent the amniotic fluid of pregnant women from being contaminated. When the delivery date is approaching, you need to prepare enough sanitary napkins to be prepared.

2. No need to take a bath. Once your water breaks, no matter how much or how little you have, you should not take a bath, otherwise it will break even more. This is very important and must be remembered!

3. Pay attention and observe. If brown or green tar-like substance (meconium) is discharged from the vagina, you should tell your doctor, because this may be caused by the fetus's intestines being squeezed, which often means that the fetus is under pressure or in danger.

How long does it take for the baby to be born after the water breaks?

Many people, when they think of the breaking of the amniotic fluid of a pregnant woman, immediately take it as the first signal that they are about to give birth. Actually, it is not. Some women have a very fast delivery process, giving birth several hours after the amniotic fluid breaks. For some women, labor takes a long time, perhaps 24 to 36 hours, depending on the specific situation. Of course, if there is no abdominal pain for too long after the amniotic fluid breaks, then as the amniotic fluid of the pregnant woman leaks out, the fetus will be insufficient in oxygen, and it is recommended to have a cesarean section immediately.

Friendly reminder

After the amniotic fluid breaks, if the amount is relatively small, you can go down the stairs by yourself. Try to be careful when going down the stairs. If the amount is large, you should be carried down the stairs by your family. It is always better to carry the baby than to walk by yourself. After the amniotic fluid breaks, be careful not to take a shower, relax your emotions, just let things take their course and wait for the uterus to contract. Perseverance is victory, and you will be able to meet your baby soon!