Patient's question:
I am 26 years old this year. Today, it seems like my water broke. I feel very uncomfortable. Please ask; do I need to go to the hospital for slight water breaking?Doctor's answer:
Minor water breaking requires immediate hospitalization. After water breaking, the pregnant woman should lie flat immediately, regardless of the situation, to prevent amniotic fluid from leaking. Positioning: Lie flat on the bed, place a pillow under the buttocks, raise the hips, and maintain a head-low, hip-high position as much as possible. The purpose of this is to prevent cord prolapse, especially for women in breech or twin pregnancies, who should pay particular attention. Additionally, promptly call 120 to contact the nearest hospital to prevent fetal oxygen and nutrient supply from increasing due to the pregnant woman walking or delaying the exhaustion of amniotic fluid. In severe cases, the fetus may suffocate and die from drowning. Therefore, the pregnant woman needs to go to the hospital immediately after water breaking.