![]() ![]() Another OB resident came to check on me, and again offered Pitocin augmentation. After you get back in bed, you are on strict bed rest because your water has broken.” I was also told I was not allowed to eat or drink ( not evidence-based). I got up to use the bathroom, and I will never forget this-the nurse told me, “ That’s the last time you will be allowed to walk. I was transferred by wheelchair to a patient room. The nurses started an IV with IV fluids ( not evidence-based), hooked me up to the continuous electronic fetal monitor ( not evidence-based) and an OB resident offered me Pitocin to augment my labor. So what happened? I was checked into triage, and I underwent a manual examination to determine cervical dilation and to verify that my waters had indeed broken. Contractions had started on the drive there, but they weren’t very strong yet. I took a quick shower and arrived at the hospital at midnight, about one hour and fifteen minutes after my water broke. Being fairly uneducated about birth (despite being a registered nurse and taking the hospital birthing course), I followed my doctor’s instructions without question. I was one of the 8% of women who initiates labor with term PROM. So what are the typical birth practices surrounding a woman who has term PROM? ![]() Please read our Disclaimer and Terms of Use. This article was written by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN In this article, I will be focusing mainly on term PROM.Ĭlick Here to Download our Six Steps Essentials Handout for FREEįor the flagship Evidence Based Birth article on induction for term PROM, click here. Anything before 37 weeks would be pre-term premature rupture of membranes. If you are at least 37 weeks gestation, this is called term premature rupture of membranes. When your water breaks before you go into labor, this is called premature rupture of membranes, also referred to as PROM. Evidence for Going on Bed Rest during Labor if your Water Breaks ![]()
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