How long will it take to give birth after the water breaks?

All mothers know that during pregnancy, the water in the uterus protects the fetus. The state of the amniotic fluid will also be checked during the prenatal check-up throughout the pregnancy period. When the mother is about to give birth, if the amniotic fluid ruptures, it means that the fetus will be born within 24 hours, which means that the mother may give birth at any time. Therefore, the mother must go to the hospital in time to wait for delivery to avoid unexpected situations.

How long will it take to give birth after the water breaks?

Generally speaking, delivery is possible at any time after water breaks, usually within 24 hours. Antibiotics will be used to prevent infection after 12 hours. If there is no uterine contraction after 24 hours, the doctor will use an induction injection. The induction injection can be used for 3 days. If the baby is not born after 3 days, a cesarean section is required.

If the amniotic fluid ruptures without regular uterine contractions and vaginal bleeding, that is, the fetal membrane ruptures before delivery, this condition is called premature rupture of membranes, which is a common complication in obstetrics.

When premature rupture of membranes occurs, mothers often think that they have wet their underwear with urine and do not know that it is premature rupture of membranes. However, it is very important to identify premature rupture of membranes as soon as possible to prevent bacteria from ascending from the vagina to the uterus and infecting the fetus, and to avoid complications such as umbilical cord prolapse.

Explanation of amniotic fluid

Amniotic fluid refers to the fluid in the amniotic cavity of the uterus during pregnancy. Amniotic fluid not only relieves external pressure or impact on the abdomen, preventing the fetus from direct damage, but is also an important component indispensable for maintaining fetal life. When a pregnant woman's water breaks, the amniotic fluid can also lubricate the birth canal, making it easier for the fetus to be delivered.

The role of amniotic fluid

1. Amniotic fluid can be used as an indicator to assess the health and gender of the fetus.

2. During pregnancy, amniotic fluid can alleviate external pressure or impact on the abdomen, preventing the fetus from direct damage.

3. Amniotic fluid can stabilize the temperature in the uterus and prevent it from changing drastically. During the growth and development of the fetus, the fetus will have a space to move around, so the fetus' limb development will not become abnormal or deformed.

4. Amniotic fluid can reduce the mother's feelings or discomfort caused by the fetus's movements in the uterus.

5. There are also some antibacterial substances in amniotic fluid, which play a certain role in reducing infection. Even if infection has occurred, it can be reduced to a minimum.

6. During the delivery process, the amniotic fluid forms a water bag, which softens and expands the cervix and birth canal, reducing damage to the mother.

7. Umbilical cord prolapse can be avoided in breech and foot positions.

8. When the uterus contracts, the amniotic fluid can buffer the pressure of the uterus on the fetus, especially the pressure on the fetal head, making the uterine contraction pressure more even.

9. After the water breaks, the amniotic fluid has a certain lubricating effect on the birth canal, so that the birth canal will not be too dry and the fetus will be easier to deliver.