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Term: Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2012-11-05
Definition:
When the amniotic sac breaks or leaks before labour begins. Preterm PROM is when this occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.
Source:
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada Web Site. Women's Health Information, Pregnancy, Preterm Labour.
http://www.sogc.org/health/pregnancy-preterm_e.asp
- accessed August 8, 2011.
References
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Women's health information, pregnancy, preterm labour. http://www.sogc.org/health/pregnancy-preterm_e.asp. Accessed August 8, 2011.(View)
Term used in
- Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)
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