What causes premature rupture of amniotic fluid?

Amniotic fluid is a very important substance in the body of a pregnant woman, because the presence of amniotic fluid can cushion the external impact on the fetus to a certain extent. However, pregnant women must prevent the occurrence of premature rupture of membranes, because premature rupture of membranes can easily lead to premature birth of the fetus. More importantly, the causes of premature rupture of membranes are relatively complex. The following is a summary of the causes of premature rupture of membranes for pregnant women.

What causes premature rupture of amniotic fluid?

The causes of premature rupture of membranes include reproductive tract infection, cervical relaxation and abnormal fetal position. Other factors include congenital hypoplasia of fetal membranes, abdominal trauma, sexual trauma, etc. Although these factors are not the main causes, they are not uncommon.

Prevention of premature rupture of membranes:

First of all, pregnant women should actively prevent and treat various gynecological diseases, especially reproductive tract infections; malposition of the fetus should be corrected in time, especially in the first 7 months of pregnancy. Secondly, try to avoid crowded places (going to the cinema, shopping malls, taking the bus, etc.). It is not uncommon for pregnant women to be accidentally hit by pedestrians and have premature water breaking. Third, when doing housework or working, you should combine work and rest, avoid excessive fatigue, ensure adequate sleep, avoid dangerous actions such as climbing high and lifting heavy objects, and pregnant women with twins or excessive amniotic fluid should use a "belly bag" in the later stages of pregnancy. Fourth, do not walk on surfaces that are too smooth or uneven, and do not wear high heels. Don't walk too fast to avoid falling. Fifth, avoid excessive force during sexual intercourse in the middle of pregnancy, and avoid sexual intercourse in the late pregnancy to avoid accidents.

What to do if your water breaks prematurely

The typical symptom of premature rupture of membranes is that the pregnant woman suddenly feels liquid flowing out of the vagina, which starts with a large amount, then a small amount or intermittently. The flow rate will increase when coughing, sneezing or carrying weight. However, if the rupture is small or located high, and there is not much vaginal flow, it is more difficult to judge. Especially in the late pregnancy, because the urethral opening is relatively relaxed, urine often overflows when straining. In addition, there is a lot of vaginal secretions at this time, and it is often difficult to judge whether it is amniotic fluid or secretions flowing out, which often leads to premature rupture of amniotic fluid and undiagnosed in time. A simple and practical method is to dip a pH test paper in the fluid flowing out of the vagina. If the test paper shows blue, the fluid flowing out may be amniotic fluid, and you should go to the hospital as soon as possible.

First of all, pregnant women should not panic, but should lie flat on the bed quietly, put a pillow under their buttocks, raise their buttocks, and try to keep their head low and their hips high. The purpose of doing this is to prevent umbilical cord prolapse, especially for women with breech presentation or twins. Secondly, premature rupture of membranes means the arrival of labor, and it is advisable to go to the hospital immediately to prepare for delivery. After admission to the hospital, the doctor will make appropriate treatment based on the specific situation of the pregnant woman. Generally speaking, pregnant women will go into labor within 24 hours after rupture of membranes. If there are still no signs of labor 24 hours after rupture of membranes, you should pay attention to changes in the heart rate, body temperature, and white blood cells of the fetus and the mother, and use antibiotics in time to prevent and treat infection. Pregnant women with a gestational age of more than 36 weeks who have not gone into labor after 24 hours should be actively induced to labor; pregnant women with a gestational age of less than 36 weeks should continue their pregnancy for a period of time while preventing infection to ensure the normal growth and development of the fetus.