How long after water breaks do you have to deliver

Your "water breaking" happens when the amniotic sac that cushions a fetus ruptures, and the fluid that is inside it flows out of the vagina. You will realize that this has happened when amniotic fluid—which is clear, thin, and odor-free—either leaks slowly or gushes out of your vagina.

Generally, your water breaking signals that you have entered or are about to be in labor.

How long after water breaks is it dangerous

Amniotic fluid protects a developing fetus during pregnancy. Once it drains from the amniotic sac, the risk of infection increases. The earlier in your pregnancy that your water breaks, the more serious it is for you and the fetus.

For this reason, a healthcare provider may consider inducing a full-term pregnant person if they do not go into labor within a day after their water breaking.

How to tell if your water is leaking slowly

Here’s what you need to know about your water breaking, including when to call your provider or go to the hospital.

How Do You Know if Your Water Breaks?

Some people may feel a trickle of fluid that they cannot control or a gush of water downward out of their vagina.

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when your water breaks is it clear and sticky

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