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Re: What does your water breaking seem like?

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 1 Mar 2003 14:16:22 -0600 (CST)


At Sat, 1 Mar 2003, Wendy wrote: >
>This morning I woke up at about 4:30 am with a feeling as if I was
>wetting the bed. I went to the bathroom and indeed my underwear were
>wet. (small amount maybe 1 tbsp). I changed and went back to bed and
>have had no contractions, wetness again or real discomfort after this.
>The baby however has been moving a little more than usual. I am now 39
>weeks along, 3 cm dilated, 75% effaced and the head is engaged. Should
>I be concerned that maybe my water has broke or is leaking? I am unsure
>about how to know when the water breaks. Thanks for your help!!!

When in doubt, call your OB or go to labor and delivery to find out. The longer you are rupture, the greater the chance of infection

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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
     Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
     Sugar Land, TX

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