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HEINSVILLE, Ga., July 22, 2019 / PRNewswire / – Rachel Shadley-Barlow's water has stopped at 14 weeks (premature premature rupture of membranes or PPROM); The doctors said nothing could be done to continue the pregnancy safely. Rachel and her husband, Jesse, decided to watch and wait, supported by an online peer support network and PPROM Foundation's advice.
After Rachel's water broke, the doctors confirmed that baby A's amniotic sac had broken down. they explained that baby A would not develop lungs and would not survive outside the uterus. The most likely scenario being a miscarriage within two weeks, two options offered to Rachel: terminate the pregnancy or go home to watch and wait.
After a diet of increased hydration, vitamins and a high-protein diet, Rachel remained pregnant. She was admitted to Memorial Health University's Savannah Medical Center at 24 weeks for in-hospital supervision. Two weeks later, the doctors determined that Rachel's amniotic sac had been closed. Rachel was sent home and gave birth to uncomplicated babies at term. The only physical symptom of baby A who survives three months without amniotic fluid in utero is a minor orthopedic condition on one foot. Although it is rare for the amniotic sac to be closed, Rachel's story highlights the need for additional research and additional support for women in whom PPROM has been diagnosed during pregnancy.
In the United States, approximately 140,000 women experience PPROM each year. PPROM is a serious complication of pregnancy and the main identifiable cause of premature birth. PPROM can occur in the first trimester of pregnancy. If a mother does not develop an infection, it is possible that the pregnancy will continue under the supervision of a maternal fetal medicine specialist.
Know the symptoms of PPROM during pregnancy:
- A jet of liquid from the bad
- Persistent feeling of fluid leakage or feeling of moisture on the undergarment
- Aqueous flow or stained with blood
- Low amniotic fluid at ultrasound
If you are pregnant with symptoms of PPROM, contact your doctor immediately.
The PPROM Foundation provides resources and support to women with PPROM diagnosed during pregnancy. The PPROM Foundation provides peer support, patient and provider resources, and manages a patient registry. For more information, write to [email protected] or visit www.aapprom.org.
SOURCE The PPROM Foundation
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