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)