Month: November 2024

PRE-TERM PRE-RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES (PPROMM)

What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of membranes is the rupture of membranes during pregnancy before 37 weeks’ gestation. It occurs in 3 percent of pregnancies and is the cause of approximately one third of preterm deliveries. It can lead to significant perinatal morbidity, including respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal sepsis, umbilical cord prolapse, placental abruption,... continue reading