How is premature rupture of membranes (PROM) managed?

Louise E. Sivak, MD

Pediatrics

There is no way to repair the rupture itself. The mother and fetus are monitored for any sign of infection, and fetal heart rate is monitored. Further treatment, such as induction of labor, depends on the specifics of the pregnancy including gestational age, presence of maternal infection or illness, and any fetal distress.

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

The first thing that you should do to manage premature rupture of membranes is see your doctor immediately for treatment. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics intravenously and then orally to treat infection and to delay the delivery of your baby, and possibly corticosteroids to help the baby's lung development. You should make sure that you eat nutritious meals daily, follow your doctor's prenatal advice (including bed rest if recommended), and attend all of your scheduled prenatal appointments.

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Pregnancy Complications

Complications can fall into the category that is harmful to the baby and/or harmful to the mother. Many women develop gestational diabetes, which only affects the mother. Preeclampsia, which elevates the blood pressure of the mother during pregnancy, can be harmful to both mother and baby. Ectopic pregnancies can put both the mother and baby at risk when the embryo attaches to the fallopian tube, instead of moving to the uterus. Miscarriages or premature births can also happen to pregnant women with certain risk factors. When going through labor, progress can slow, causing distress for the baby and mother. In some cases, a C-section is needed to keep from causing harm to both the baby and mother.

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