In one of the assays, the cells with intact membranes produce a key enzyme, which indicates that they are alive. (sciencedaily.com)
A study published in 2011 suggested that eating dates 4 weeks prior to giving birth had the following benefits: significantly higher cervical dilation; reduced need for induction and reduced infection rate as a result of a higher rate of intact membranes on admission to hospital. (francoiselaprune.com)
Vertical transmission when in labor or ROM, but can occur with intact membranes. (skepticalob.com)