Amniotic fluid not only keeps the fetus in a constant temperature environment, but also plays a very important role in maintaining the survival of the fetus. If a pregnant woman experiences symptoms of water rupture during the due date, it often means that she is about to give birth. Below, let's analyze in detail how much water is considered amniotic fluid rupture?
Breaking water is a phenomenon in which amniotic fluid flows out due to the rupture of the amniotic membrane, regardless of how much water flows. It is uncontrollable for pregnant women to experience water leakage. If they feel liquid unconsciously flowing out of their vagina and wetting their underwear or bed sheets, it is considered water leakage. However, if only a small amount is attached to their underwear, the color is relatively white, and there is no continuous outflow, then this is just secretion.
The feeling of breaking water is mainly accompanied by labor pains and water flowing out of the vagina. Before giving birth, if water is broken, pregnant women may feel a sudden stream of water flowing out of the vaginal opening. If the fetal head falls and blocks the cervical opening, the water flow will decrease. However, if the pregnant woman is active, it will continue to flow out. Therefore, when symptoms such as labor pains and vaginal discharge occur, it is best to go to the hospital for relevant examinations.
Pregnant women who experience water breakthrough should immediately lie flat on the bed, take a pillow and place it under the buttocks to raise the buttocks, and try to keep the head low and the buttocks high. This can prevent fetal umbilical cord prolapse caused by amniotic fluid rupture, especially for breech position fetuses and twin mothers who should pay more attention.
