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Water broke prematurely
The membranes that hold amniotic fluid (the water surrounding the baby) usually break at the end of the first stage of labor. However, in about 10% of pregnancies after 37 weeks, the membranes will break before the onset of labor. This is referred to as premature rupture of membranes (PROM).
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A 30-year old asked:
Could the doctor have punctured my baby's head when my water broke?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I don't know if I should worry. I have little bit liquid coming out, I don't know if.my water broke
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A 40-year old asked:
What does it mean when if your 'water broke'?
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A 26-year old asked:
If my water broke a week ago, when am I likely to deliver?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Can you still feel if your water broke during the shower???? asap plzz
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A 28-year old female asked:
All three of my pregnancies my water never broke on its own? I would be 10cm even then it still wouldn't be broke . Is it normal?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Ovulated on 9/15 spotted bright red on 9/22 & 9/24 I had brown bloody discharge & had sex 9/25 (.) heavy n gushy like like water broke, is it normal?
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A 36-year old male asked:
I dropped 4 glass jars on the ground. 1 broke. The other 3 appeared undamaged and I cleaned them with water and ate their contents. Any chance glass can microbreak inside like sand and cause harm?
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A 26-year old female asked:
About two weeks i don't go outside for a walk, im scared to broke water somewhere, but i move a lot at home, is it ok or i stil should walk? 39/4 preg
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A 43-year old asked:
It looks like my water broke last night at 32 weeks. Does that mean that labor is imminent?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Mixed rubbing alcohol and water to calm baby's fever. Hours later he broke out n red bumpy hives all over his body. Can it b allergic reaction?
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A 21-year old male asked:
When my water broke was tons of fluid that kept coming until arrived at hospital -also blood in it. Normal to have this lots of fluid & blood? Reason?
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A 37-year old female asked:
After I broke out in hives a few days later I've got like these little tiny water blisters where my hives were why?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Can heavy lifting cause water broke early or can it cause preterm labor?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What would cause a FTM to deliver so rapidly? My water broke, contractions picked up every min, & delivered baby 45 mins later. Dilated 3 to 10 45mins
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A 43-year old asked:
I still don't feel any contractions 24 hours after my water broke, am I still not in labor?
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A 19-year old female asked:
Hands never broke out ,but now that I got a job I have to wash dishes alot with sanitation water and my hands r breakin out. Like bumps that sting?
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A 37-year old female asked:
Hi, on 7/14/2013 I had a preterm labor was only 21 weeks because my water broke early. what doctor do I see to find out if I have weak cervix thanks?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Would a blood clot during labor be cause for concern? After my water broke at 29 weeks I began to cramp. Upon checking me the doctor discovered a blood clot about the size of 1/2 dollar. Would this be cause for concern or would it be ok to continue to lab
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A 19-year old female asked:
How do I get rid of water weight?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Is it safe to pop a water blister?
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A 33-year old asked:
How much water is too much per day?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Does drinking more water reduces weight?
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A 39-year old asked:
Is it a good idea to pop water blisters?
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A 36-year old asked:
Does drinking lots of water dissolve fat?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Is a gallon of water a day good for you ?
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A 36-year old asked:
How can i keep water down after vomiting?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have a tiny clear bump on my water line?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is propel zero water bad for you to drink?
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How many bottles of water do you need a day?
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