WHAT TO DO IF YOUR WATER BREAKS | Am I leaking Amniotic Fluid or is it My Water Breaking or Pee?

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR WATER BREAKS… Woohoo! That means you’ll be meeting your baby SO soon! But wait- you might be wondering did my water break for real or am I just peeing myself? And how can I tell if my water broke for sure? In this video, I talk about how to gauge whether it’s really your water breaking or pee and 3 things to note: the amount and color of the water breaking during pregnancy and the smell of water breaking during pregnancy. These things will help cue yourself and your care provider in about whether you’re really leaking amniotic fluid or not.

“But what if my water breaks before labor?” I’m so glad you asked, because in this video I explain several avenues and options mamas have water breaking before labor is the situation you’re facing. I help you answer what is a high leak in pregnancy, what to do if your water breaks, and whether it’s safe to wait for labor to begin if your water breaking before contractions occurs.

By the end of this video, you’ll have answers from “What happens when my water breaks?” to “If my water breaks when should I go to the hospital?” and so many more in between!

Evidence Based Birth - Evidence on Premature Rupture of Membranes https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-inducing-labor-water-breaks-term/

Cochrane Review - Is it better for the baby to be born immediately or wait for labor to start if the waters break without contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy? https://www.cochrane.org/CD004735/PREG_it-better-baby-be-born-immediately-or-wait-labour-start-if-waters-break-without-contractions-37
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All information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should never replace the advice of your doctor. Always direct questions to your care provider regarding your specific situation and before attempting any of the suggestions.

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