There is no data to support how long it takes for the child to become hypoxic after the water breaks, and there is a great deal of individual variation.
Usually, after the amniotic fluid breaks, the fetal umbilical cord can be compressed between the uterus and the fetal body, resulting in hypoxia, which may lead to intrauterine distress or even fetal death. There is no way to calculate how long it will take for the amniotic fluid to break and compress the umbilical cord, causing hypoxia in the baby.
If your water breaks at full term, you will need to be hospitalized to observe the contractions. If the contractions are not obvious, you may need to be given oxytocin to induce labor, which will strengthen the contractions and speed up the delivery. Cesarean section may also be chosen depending on the specific conditions of the mother and fetus to ensure the health of the mother and fetus.
Pregnant women whose water has broken are advised to go to a regular hospital, cooperate with the doctor to complete the relevant examinations, and actively deal with the situation.