What Is Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)?
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a labor and delivery issue that occurs when a woman’s water breaks more than one hour before the onset of labor. The specific membranes that rupture during PROM include the amniotic sac (the sac in which the fetus develops) and the chorion (the outermost of the fetal membranes). Premature rupture of membranes is divided into two categories depending on when the membranes rupture:
Prolonged premature rupture of membranes: PROM is prolonged when it occurs more than 18 hours before the onset of labor.
Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM): PROM is preterm when the membranes rupture before 37 weeks of gestation.
Premature rupture of membranes can lead to a number of birth injuries including hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy (CP), neurodevelopmental impairments, and more. If you think your premature rupture of membranes resulted in your child’s cerebral palsy or permanent disability, we encourage you to contact one of our experienced Michigan cerebral palsy attorneys today. Our Michigan cerebral palsy lawyers are available to speak with you 24/7. Call us toll-free at (888) 592-1857, fill out this online contact form, click the Live Chat tab to the left, or press the following button.