As a pregnant mother, it should be noted that the entire pregnancy cycle takes about 40 weeks. Generally, giving birth two weeks earlier or two weeks later is a normal situation. When a pregnant mother experiences symptoms such as redness, broken amniotic fluid, and regular contractions, it indicates that she has entered the delivery stage. Some novice mothers want to know what to do if their amniotic fluid breaks at 41 weeks of pregnancy?
When a pregnant mother experiences a rupture of amniotic fluid, it will flow out of the vagina. At this time, the pregnant mother should first calm down and not panic, otherwise it may bring more adverse consequences. The main reason is that standing or sitting posture can easily cause amniotic fluid to continue to flow out, leading to fetal distress in the uterus. It is best to lie down as soon as possible and place a pillow under the buttocks, keeping the head low and buttocks high. This can not only reduce amniotic fluid flow, but also prevent umbilical cord prolapse.
In addition to raising the buttocks, expectant mothers should place a clean sanitary pad on the external genitalia. If there is a large amount of amniotic fluid leakage, a clean and disinfected towel can be used to cushion the external genital opening to reduce the risk of infection. At this time, it is absolutely forbidden to take a bath again. As long as the amniotic fluid breaks, regardless of whether it is due or whether there is uterine contractions, the pregnant woman should immediately go to the hospital. On the way, the pregnant mother should still maintain a lying posture with her buttocks raised.
After arriving at the hospital for labor, it is necessary to undergo an ultrasound examination as soon as possible to see how much amniotic fluid is still in the pregnant woman's uterine cavity and whether it affects the safety of the fetus. Once the examination finds that the amniotic fluid is too little, there is a risk of fetal asphyxia in the uterus. At this time, the pregnant woman must follow the doctor's advice and undergo a cesarean section in a timely manner to avoid the possibility of fetal asphyxia, death or cerebral palsy. If the amniotic fluid is still sufficient, labor can be induced for labor.
