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How to Tell If Your Water Broke (or if you just peed)

Womens Health Posted by Crystal L.

What is Preterm Premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)?

Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) [3] is when your water breaks while your pregnancy is not up to 37 weeks; this could be a severe issue.

PPROM occurs in about 3 percent of pregnancies in the US, and about 30 percent of preterm births result from PPROM.

The exact cause of PPROM is also unknown. Some possible risk factors include:

  • If you experienced PPROM in your last pregnancy
  • Your cervix is if shirt length
  • Vaginal bleeding [4]
  • If you smoke cigarettes