I have a sister that is 9 months pregnant they induced her by breaking her water. Is there a certain amount of time that they have before they have to get the baby out. I guess my question is, how long is the baby able to survive with out the amniotic fluid
2006-10-29 13:31:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Her body will replenish the amniotic fluid periodically. Don't worry, her OB won't let baby stay in too long. Remember, some women stay in labor for HOURS and HOURS before delivering. Your sister will be fine and so will her baby.
It's nice to see that you are so concerned. You'll be a great Aunt!
2006-10-29 13:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The amniotic fluid is constantly regenerating....that is why they keep changing the pads she is laying on. It is best the baby is dellivered in under 24 hrs after breaking the waters to lessen the chance of infection. Most of the time though labor progresses faster once the water is broken. If a woman is in labor too long and nothing is helping since she and the baby are monitored then they can and most times will perform a c-section to make sure there arent any additional problems.
2006-10-29 21:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by knutcase 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The baby can survive indefinitly without amniotic fluid. It regenerates, and sometimes the amniotic sac reseals.
Generally doctors want the baby out within 24 hours of the water breaking because of the risk of infection HOWEVER women who have had their water break prematurely can go weeks in the hospital on drugs to prevent labour starting to give the baby a chance to develope.
2006-10-29 21:36:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
-I was in labor for 3 days. My water spontaneously broke day 2. Didn't have the baby until late day 3. SO my baby was in-utero for more than 24 hours after my water broke. He was just fine. Infection is a concern but as long as the baby is being monitored (heart rate etc) the doctors will do what is best for baby and mom. The baby is getting its oxygen and nouishment from the umbilical cord so the baby should be just fine. Congrats on the imminent birth of your neice or nephew.
2006-10-29 21:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Amniotic fluid is constantly replenishing itself so it's always there, even if the bag is broken. She'll likely end up with a c-section though because they will only allow her to go 24 hours.
2006-10-29 21:37:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jen F 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
they broke my water at the hosp. i only dialated to 2 cm so they gave me an hour to get ready to go in the OR to have a csection.
congrats on being an auntie and ur sis being a mommy. bless you all.
2006-10-29 21:40:19 · answer #6 · answered by yahoo2006 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i believe if you havent delivered within 24 hrs of your water breaking then thats when the c-section is brought up
2006-10-29 21:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by lovedove662000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if she doesn't begin to dialate within a certain timeframe, they will likely do a C section.
2006-10-29 21:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
just leave the baby in there and give it some KFC every once in a while
2006-10-29 21:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by frediks10 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it all depends on how fast u dialate
2006-10-29 21:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋