After pregnancy, women may experience premature rupture of membranes, during which amniotic fluid may flow out. If there is too little amniotic fluid, it can cause harm to the fetus, even suffocation. So when women are pregnant, they must pay attention to the fetal membranes and amniotic fluid, and keep an eye on them at all times. So, are fetal membranes amniotic fluid?
The fetal membrane is not amniotic fluid, and there is a significant difference between the two. After a woman becomes pregnant, the fetus will be surrounded by amniotic fluid, and there will be a layer of membranes outside the amniotic fluid. If the membranes rupture, amniotic fluid will flow out. When pregnant women are about to give birth, there will be a phenomenon of water breakthrough, which is one of the signs of female labor. Some pregnant women may experience rupture of membranes during pregnancy, which is called premature rupture of amniotic fluid. This is a very dangerous situation and timely measures must be taken to prevent harm to the fetus.
After premature rupture of amniotic fluid, pregnant women must lie in bed. Lying flat on the bed can reduce the outflow of amniotic fluid. However, it is difficult to maintain the amniotic fluid at an ideal level at this time. If there is oligohydramnios, it will affect the development of the fetal lungs and also cause pressure on the umbilical cord, leading to fetal distress in the uterus. If the fetus is in danger, doctors usually recommend early delivery for pregnant women, but the delivery method can be greatly affected.
