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Re: Friends pregnancy

From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:01:36 -0500 (CDT)

Ruptured membranes at 36 weeks usually isn't a big deal. Brown fluid means that there was some bleeding or the baby had a bowel movement inside. Antibiotics may need to be given, but she should have delivery expedited soon unless there are other conditions that haven't been mentioned.

At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Kimberly wrote: >
>Can you tell me how critical it is for someone to have their water break
>at 36 weeks gestation?
>
>Can you tell me the different possibilities of what it could me when
>someone has a large amount of brownish fluid in their amniotic fluid?

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine


>**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>





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