Will the amniotic fluid break at four months of pregnancy?

During the fourth month of pregnancy, amniotic fluid is an important substance that protects the fetus. If the pregnancy is not properly managed during the fourth month, it may cause the amniotic fluid to break, which is very dangerous. Therefore, we should strengthen our health and avoid strenuous exercise. Couples should also avoid overly strenuous actions during sexual intercourse.

What should I do if my water breaks at four months of pregnancy?

During pregnancy, your baby is protected and cushioned in your uterus by the amniotic sac, which is filled with amniotic fluid. If the amniotic membrane ruptures, fluid will flow out through the cervix and vagina, which is what we usually call "water breaking".

If your water breaks before you go into labor, don't panic. You can use sanitary napkins for protection, and it will be easier to distinguish the color of the flowing amniotic fluid. The amount of amniotic fluid that flows out varies from person to person, and may be just a few drops or a large amount. The amniotic fluid is almost transparent, slightly light yellow, and may contain blood at the beginning. If a large amount of amniotic fluid suddenly gushes out, it may scare you. By the end of pregnancy, there may be about 800 ml of amniotic fluid.

If there is a lot of amniotic fluid coming out, sanitary napkins will not be effective and an old towel may be more practical, especially if you need a ride to the hospital. In the meantime, you can use a piece of plastic sheet to protect the seat. If you pass small amounts of fluid from time to time, you'll need to determine whether this is urine, as this can also happen in late pregnancy (most women will know the difference from experience).

No matter how many weeks of pregnancy you are pregnant when your water breaks, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible (even if you don't have uterine contractions). Generally, the hospital will recommend that you stay in the hospital for observation. Once your water breaks, the barrier protecting your baby from infection is weakened, and infection can sometimes travel from the vagina to the uterus.

How to maintain the birthing position

After the expectant mother gets on the delivery bed, the doctor will rinse her lower body with disinfectant and then prepare the skin. At this time, the expectant mother should not move around or touch the disinfected parts of the body with her hands to avoid contamination.

You should listen to your doctor and adjust your posture, because the delivery of the baby depends on the strength of uterine contraction and the mother's abdominal pressure. Only by adjusting the posture can you minimize the resistance to the delivery of the baby and better play the role of the mother's abdominal pressure.

On the delivery bed, the expectant mother should spread her legs as far as possible and not close them together. When the uterus contracts, the expectant mother should take a long breath and hold it in the chest. When she feels like she can no longer hold back her bowel movement, she should close her lips and move as if she is having a bowel movement. She should use long force to keep her breath down and increase abdominal pressure. You can do this 2-3 times during each contraction. Each time you hold your breath and push, you should exhale quickly, then take a deep breath and hold it, and push. At the same time, hold the two sides of the delivery bed tightly with both hands, push the bed with both feet, and push down. Expectant mothers should avoid using their strength on their neck or twisting their bodies or swinging their hips on the delivery bed, and ensure that the strength is used in the right place.

When the back of the baby's head is exposed, the doctor will help the baby rotate his head so that he can be delivered with the smallest head diameter. At this time, the mother should follow the doctor's advice, stop holding her breath, and exhale deeply. Otherwise, it will cause irregular splitting of the birth canal and cause permanent damage.

The placenta will come out 10-30 minutes after the baby is delivered. Do not use too much force at this time, otherwise the placenta will be delivered too quickly and cause incomplete placental detachment, requiring another uterine cleaning.