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Reasons behind PPROM and why your waters break too early, some women sadly do not get a explanation, hence why we have a mission to invest in research and to raise awareness to info parents why

The following are some of the reasons behind why you may of pprom, you may fall in to 2 or more reasons, and there are others reasons which are not stated here, we are hoping that we can find out more and bring you the reasons why. 

Group B Strep

Group B strep is a normal bacterial we all carry, for some it can effect our pregnancies, currently group b strep can be a cause for pprom along with other reasons.

For more info on Group B Strep visit the charity webpage 

Weak Cervix

Weak cervix, when you have a cervix which is effacing and dilating prematurely before your baby is 37 weeks. This may happen in the first ,second or start of the third trimester, and if the cervix is softer and weaker than normal or is abnormally short to begin with, as the weight of your growing baby puts pressure on your cervix which can cause pprom

 

Sometimes the cervix can go from long to short, and short to long, more research is required for all facts. 

Water Infections

Water Infections of the uterus, cervix, or vaginacan cause the membranes to break, the following are the most come water infections:

 

  • BV: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) 

  • Group B strep (Group B Streptococcus)

  • Yeast infections

 

Other reasons, or the unknow

  • Too much stretching of the amniotic sac (this may happen if there is too much fluid, or more than one baby putting pressure on the membranes)

 

  • Bleeding 

 

  • Sepsis

 

  • Sometimes no cause is found a other good reason for research into pprom, and why we need to invest in this area.
     

 

 

Important disclaimer note;

* We are not medical professionals, all advice is given from previus patient personal experience and shared personal experience's. Although we have been granted permission to have the Royal College of Obestretricians and Gynaecologists link to there leaflet in regards of what guidelines that UK hospitals need to follow to deal with your condition.

* Always discuss and report to your medical team for all medical worries, all pregnant women should seek advice from their midwifes and consultants. Be sure that you are content with your medical care package if concern seek 2nd advice from a alternative medical team to find a care package suitable for you.

* Ensure your notes have been updated with your symptons, and if in doubt ask.

 

 

 

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