I was in my 36th week of pregnancy when my water broke, leaking amniotic fluid all over my couch and floor A a clear and odorless fluid coming from the vagina during pregnancy could be leaking amniotic fluid I didn't know it at the time, but i was experiencing pprom
Leaking amniotic fluid and normal pregnancy, illustration Stock Photo
Preterm premature rupture of membranes
I went to the hospital and gave birth less than 24 hours later
My daughter was slightly underweight, but otherwise entirely healthy. Premature rupture of membranes premature rupture of membranes (prom) is when you leak amniotic fluid before labor begins It’s commonly called your “water breaking.” if it happens after 37 weeks of pregnancy, your provider delivers your baby If it happens earlier, your provider weighs the risk of premature birth against the risks of complications such as infection.
How do you know if you’re leaking amniotic fluid It’s generally a gush but can start as a slow drip or leak Read on to learn the signs of leaking amniotic fluid.