Premature rupture of membranes
This is defined as rupture of membranes occurring after 20 and before 37 completed weeks of gestation. This event occurs in up to 8% of pregnancies.
The principle complications of premature rupture of membranes are:
- ascending infection
- cord prolapse
- premature labour
Expert obsetric advice should be sought.
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