What should I do if my membranes are broken?

  It is common for a large pool of amniotic fluid to suddenly appear on a night with no warning before the expected date of delivery. Many pregnant women and their families are very nervous and overwhelmed. Many of these fears come from literature, and we have seen in many movies and TV shows about childbirth where the water flows out and the baby is immediately delivered, or where the doctor comes to ask “Is it for the adult or the baby?” once the water flows out. This kind of film that makes obstetricians speechless is really scary for most ordinary people.  So what should I do if this happens at home? First, be calm and keep yourself in a flat position because there is a risk of cord prolapse if there is cephalopelvic disproportion or abnormal fetal position. Secondly, call a relative or friend or call the emergency number and get to the hospital as soon as possible.  Amniotic fluid flow does not immediately accompany the delivery of the fetus, but only after regular contractions occur and the opening of the uterus slowly opens. Therefore, the only reason to rush to the hospital is to make sure that the delivery is safe and that there is no risk of the umbilical cord coming out.