WHAT IS PROM ( PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES) ?

Updated 7 /26

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Premature Rupture occurs if the membranes Rupture

before the 37th week of pregnancy. There are risks such
as a premature birth, as well as a risk of infection.

A warning sign, is amniotic fluid leaking slowly or may 

gush out via the vagina. it is important for the mother to 

seek medical advice.

In the image above, a 32 year old female is
pregnant for the first time. She is preeclamptic
and is receiving Magnesium via IV infusion.

She is lethargic and hard to arouse.

Learn more about : Magnesium infusion

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