The key management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) includes prevention of infection, promotion of fetal lung maturation and anti-preterm delivery, prolongation of gestational age, and reduction of neonatal…
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is defined as the rupture of membranes before delivery. The diagnosis is important because it is clearly associated with maternal-fetal infection, cord prolapse, and preterm…
The fetal membranes are tightly attached to the uterine wall and surround the fetus and amniotic fluid, providing protection to the fetus. Normally, the membranes rupture during labor and the…
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…
Premature rupture of membranes mostly occurs when the uterus is fully opened under normal conditions. If the rupture of fetal membranes occurs before delivery, the membranes are prematurely ruptured. The…
Late pregnancy usually refers to the period after 28 weeks of pregnancy. Normally, leakage of amniotic fluid occurs after labor, so leakage of amniotic fluid will not occur in late…
It is not certain how many weeks the water will break in the breech position, because if the fetus is breech in late pregnancy, the anterior amniotic sac will be…
Preterm birth accounts for approximately 12% of all births in the United States and is a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality (1,2). Despite progressive research within the field,…
What is the purpose of the umbilical cord? Some ultrasound data show images of a baby in the belly playing with the umbilical cord. The image of a cute baby diving…
The fetal membranes are tightly attached to the uterine wall and surround the fetus and amniotic fluid, providing protection to the fetus. Normally, the membranes rupture during labor and the…