How do you know if you are leaking amniotic fluid slowly?
Amniotic
Amniotic fluid is the aqueous fluid that surrounds the baby / fetus within the womb. The amniotic fluid, the baby / fetus to move freely without the hindrance caused by the uterine walls to closely around him. At the same time helps them a damping fluid in the uterus and the fetus are buoyant.
The amniotic fluid begins to fill up the amniotic sac of about 2 weeks after fertilization. Another 10 weeks later, the fluid contains various proteins, carbohydrates, electrolytes, lipids, phospholipids, and even urea, which provide nutrition to the fetus. Towards the later stages of pregnancy, amniotic fluid and fetal urine Included start. It was also discovered recently that the amniotic fluid also contains non-embryonic stem cells.
Leaking of amniotic fluid
Normally, if the pregnancy is completed the entire term, begins the membranes of the amniotic sac burst, and the amniotic fluid leak through the vagina. This is called "Spontaneous Blasensprung'Oder SROM. In common parlance, this is known as the time when a woman's water breaks. "
However, there are times when the amniotic sac can cause a tear or rupture the amniotic fluid leak can develop before term. If this occurs 37 to 38 weeks before the event, it is called "Premature rupture of membranes Membrane'Oder PROM.
If one of these conditions occurs, the fluid can trickle or gush out only just like a leak in a continuous discharge.
If the premature rupture of the amniotic sac occurs, it is necessary to determine the cause of the leakage of amniotic fluid. Usually the leak is caused by a bacterial infection or by a defect in the structure of the amniotic sac or of the uterus or cervix. The mother-to-be is not douche or have sexual intercourse advise when the water breaks.
This leakage can lead to further complications in the growth of the fetus, as it may interfere with the growth of the fetus and can cause bacterial infections to spread from the vagina into the uterus, and thus to the fetus.
Sometimes when there is a small tear in the amniotic sac, it can heal itself over a period of time and can easily stop the leaking of their own accord.
However, if the leaking amniotic fluid is the result of a severe rupture of the amniotic sac, then work can begin within 48 hours. When this happens, the mother-to-be must get treatment to avoid that. Infection of the fetus
Often what amniotic fluid leaking as thought can only turn out to be the urine. Must therefore be considered in such cases, the mother-to-be, whether the fluid is urine or not. It is recommended to wear a sanitary napkin and watch the color of the liquid. The amniotic fluid is colorless. The mother-to-be may never. Using a tampon during pregnancy
If the leaking amniotic fluid is brownish-yellow, green, or any other color, show the mother-to-be is advised her doctor and the hospital immediately. The mother-to-be is also advisable to note the color of the liquid and the time when the leak began, and tell her doctor about these details.
In such cases, most doctors will usually deliver the baby within 24 hours in order to avoid the risk of infection.
Nowadays, many are testing over the counter products, whether the fluid is urine or amniotic fluid. It is always recommended that you take advantage of these tests, to ensure the health of the baby.
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