What is the cause of premature rupture of membranes? Can a natural birth be achieved with premature rupture of membranes?

Premature rupture of membranes is very dangerous to the fetus. What are the common causes of premature rupture of membranes? Can a normal birth be achieved if the membranes rupture prematurely? What should be paid attention to during a normal birth if the membranes rupture prematurely? Let's learn more about it together~

Factors causing amniotic fluid rupture during pregnancy

1. The cervix of the pregnant woman relaxes, which stimulates the fetal membrane and causes premature rupture of amniotic fluid.

2. Hypoplasia of the fetal membrane, such as the presence of amnion-chorioamnionitis, causes excessive pressure in the amniotic cavity, leading to premature rupture of the amniotic membrane.

3. Malposition of the fetus, narrow pelvis, cephalopelvic disproportion, polyhydramnios, multiple pregnancy, etc. can all increase the pressure in the amniotic cavity and cause premature rupture of membranes.

4. Improper sexual intercourse during pregnancy can cause amniotic-chorionic infection, especially the prostaglandins in semen can induce uterine contractions, resulting in uneven pressure in the amniotic cavity and causing premature rupture of membranes.

5. Some other factors can also cause premature rupture of membranes, such as severe coughing during pregnancy, sudden laughter or anger, and doing heavy physical work, which can cause a sharp increase in abdominal pressure, causing the fetal membrane to rupture and the amniotic fluid to flow out of the vagina.

Emergency treatment of premature rupture of membranes

1. Once premature rupture of amniotic fluid occurs, the mother and her family should not panic too much. They are more likely to behave inappropriately when they are at a loss. To prevent the fetus' umbilical cord from prolapse, let the mother lie down immediately and raise her hips.

2. The mother should place a clean sanitary napkin on the vulva, pay attention to keeping the vulva clean, and not take a bath again.

3. As long as the water breaks, no matter whether the mother has reached the due date or has uterine contractions, she must rush to the hospital immediately. Even on the way to the hospital, she needs to lie down with her hips elevated.

Can I still give birth naturally if my water breaks prematurely?

Generally speaking, if the fetal position and other conditions allow, you can still choose to give birth naturally, but you should consult a doctor for specific circumstances. After all, each mother's situation is different. If premature rupture of amniotic fluid occurs, you must seek medical attention in time.

If the amniotic fluid breaks and the uterine contractions are strong, you should wait for delivery. In this case, you can try natural delivery first. You can choose natural delivery. If it doesn't work, don't force it. According to the specific situation such as the fetal position and head circumference, you can switch to cesarean section. Follow the doctor's advice. Premature rupture of membranes is more common during delivery. If the fetal size, uterine contractions, pelvis, etc. are normal, and the uterine contractions are strong, delivery can be done. If there are no uterine contractions after the water breaks, and the amniotic fluid in the uterine cavity is less than 5 cm, the chance of natural delivery is relatively small, and it needs to be secreted through surgery.

Precautions for premature rupture of membranes during normal delivery

If the mother's amniotic fluid breaks, she can give birth naturally and wait for the time of normal delivery. At this time, the mother must not move violently, because once the mother moves violently, the amniotic fluid will flow out quickly, which is very bad for the fetus, so the mother must lie in bed all the time. At the same time, the mother must open the cervix as soon as possible. If there is no uterine contraction, the mother needs to prepare for an injection of oxytocin, which can speed up the onset of labor. When the mother's family is accompanying the mother, if there is anything they don't understand, they should ask the doctor as soon as possible.

Therefore, when faced with the question of whether a normal birth is possible after the amniotic fluid breaks, the doctor needs to make a judgment based on the mother's condition, and the specific situation depends on the state the mother is in. In short, if the amniotic fluid breaks, the mother's family must take her to the hospital as soon as possible, and at the same time, do not force the mother on the way.