Sentences with phrase «if one's water breaks»

That's why your caregiver will have you come to the hospital early in labor — or right away if your water breaks before you go into labor.

Q: Does the course include what to do if your water breaks but you don't go in labor or start contractions?

If your water breaks at this stage of pregnancy, delivery (either via natural progression or induction) is eminent to reduce your and your baby's risk of infection.

For example, if your water broke due to an infection, IV antibiotics may be started immediately while deciding if the baby needs to be delivered immediately.

Also call if your water breaks, even if you're not having contractions yet.

If the water breaks after 36 weeks and one does not proceed into labor in a reasonable period of time, then induction of labor is indicated.

To further complicate things, it could happen while your asleep, leading people to wonder will you know if your water breaks when you're sleeping.

If your waters break before labour is underway, you'll most likely go into labour within 24 hours.

«Will I be able to tell if my water breaks while I'm swimming?»

Obstetrician Paul Crane, MD, shares advice for women on what to do if your water breaks early during pregnancy and when it may be a cause for concern

The things I hear about the hospitals here (as justification): «They don't let you walk if your water breaks — because of liability», «They don't let you move around after you get an epidural», «They don't let you leave the bed once you are admitted» — all supposedly because of hospital liability....

If the water breaks extremely early, prior to 34 weeks, most of the time we would hospitalize the patient, put them on antibiotics, try to prevent labor for a period of time, and perhaps, keep people at bed rest until the baby becomes more mature.

But, If the babies head hasn't dropped yet, could that mean a c - section???? Will it drop if my water breaks???? I have Dr. appt 2morrow, and I'm going to ask about being induced.

Call your doctor if you feel like you're slowly leaking fluid, or if your water breaks in a big gush.

The problem with baby being so high while I was almost fully dilated is the risk of cord prolapse if my water breaks.

One thing you can be pretty sure of if your water breaks before your contractions have started: Labor will likely begin in earnest within 24 hours.

> Assuming Momababy are well, What if my waters break and no labor?

They wonder who to tell, when to tell, and worry about issues like maternity leave, health benefits, job security and of course, what to do if their water breaks at the office.

If your water breaks before labor starts, it's called premature rupture of membranes (PROM).

You're going to be kicking yourself if your water breaks while you're in bed, because you're not going to have the time to clean it up.

If your water breaks before your contractions begin, you will be given a few options based on your other symptoms and your medical history.

If your water breaks before you are 37 weeks pregnant, this is called preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM).

If your water breaks but contractions don't start on their own, you'll be induced.

If your water breaks, you might leak bloody amniotic fluid.

If the water breaks, it could either be a gush of fluid that is unmistakable, or a trickle that takes a while to ascertain if it has happened.

Another time a doctor might start you on pitocin is if your water breaks and you still aren't having contractions within a certain amount of time.

If your water breaks and the fluid is green or brown, be sure to call your practitioner right away.

Call your health professional or go to the hospital if you begin bleeding from the vagina or if your water breaks.

If your water breaks, head on in to the birth center.

If your water breaks and your pregnancy is in week 33 to 36, it will be considered mildly preterm labor.

«Call the doctor when contractions are five minutes apart or if your water breaks,» we had been told.

The midwife told me to tell her if my water broke, and left to get a drink of water.

(I had a plan that if my water broke I would purposefully spill my glass of water in my lap to cover it up so we could leave...)