How long does it take for the water to break before the uterus opens?

After rupture of the amniotic cavity, the cervix usually opens within 12 hours, and if the cervix does not open within 12 hours, manual intervention is required. The time it takes for the cervix to open after rupture of the amniotic cavity varies from person to person. Some people will have contractions soon after the rupture of the amniotic cavity, while most people will have a full cervical opening within 12 hours and have a successful natural delivery. After the rupture of the amniotic cavity, you need to go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination to see how much amniotic fluid remains. If the amount of amniotic fluid is normal, you can continue to wait for a natural delivery under the supervision of the doctor. If the amount of amniotic fluid is low, or the ruptured amniotic cavity has not moved for more than 10 hours, in order to avoid intrauterine oxygen deprivation of the fetus, it is necessary to immediately intervene manually to induce labor or cesarean section. It is necessary to induce contractions and plan labor by administering a contraction inducing drip in time. After the rupture of the amniotic cavity, it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately, under the guidance of the doctor to regulate the management.