After entering the final stage of pregnancy, pregnant women may inevitably feel nervous and worried that they may give birth at any time. Especially after experiencing some symptoms during labor, pregnant women's emotions will become even more tense. For example, breaking water is one of the symptoms during labor. So, let's know when a pregnant woman will give birth at 38 weeks after her amniotic fluid breaks?
Pregnant women will give birth soon after the amniotic fluid breaks at 38 weeks, and most pregnant women can deliver their babies smoothly within 24 hours after the water breaks. However, this time is not fixed, and the actual delivery time varies depending on the pregnant woman's actual situation, as well as the intensity of contractions and the speed of opening the cervix. However, pregnant women should not worry, as once the water breaks, it will not be far from delivery.
If a pregnant woman has no signs of giving birth for a long time after breaking the water, she should promptly seek medical examination to avoid fetal hypoxia in the uterine cavity. Because after breaking the water, the fetus loses a layer of protection and is more prone to danger. Hypoxia is very common, and once it occurs, it can be very dangerous. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women seek medical help in a timely manner.
After breaking the water, pregnant women should also pay attention to preventing intrauterine infections. If there are no signs of childbirth after 24 hours, they should promptly undergo cesarean section to deliver the fetus. If you continue to wait for vaginal delivery, it is easy to cause uterine infection and even lead to fetal infection.
