Top 10 Artery-Cleansing Superfoods Prev 1 of 3 Next Arteries are blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to different tissues throughout the body.
You may feel a strong gush of fluid, or feel only a trickle â you won't be the first mom to wonder if your water broke or if you peed a little! Don't be embarrassed if you're unsure at first â eventually, there will be no question that you're leaking amniotic fluid.
Sometimes the membranes break before a woman goes into labor. When the water breaks early, it is called premature rupture of membranes (PROM). Most women will go into labor on their own within 24 hours. If the water breaks before the 37th week of pregnancy, it is called preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). The earlier your water breaks, the more serious it is for you and your baby.