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:
A slight water break requires immediate hospitalization. After the water breaks, the pregnant mother should lie flat immediately regardless of the situation to prevent amniotic fluid from leaking. Positioning: Lie flat on the bed, place a pillow under your hips, raise your 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 the oxygen and nutrients supplied to the fetus from increasing due to the pregnant mother walking or delaying the exhaustion of amniotic fluid. In severe cases, the fetus may suffocate and die from drowning. Therefore, the pregnant mother needs to go to the hospital immediately after the water breaks.