In this episode we talk about what exactly AROM is &nbsp;- the artificial rupture of membranes (also called Amniotomy). We discuss why its done, which is mainly to speed up labor, as well as the risks that come with it!
key points:
<ul>
 <li>does it hurt to have my water broken?</li>
 <li>what are the benefits and risks?</li>
 <li>evidence behind speeding up labor with AROM?</li>
 <li>cord prolapse and Chorioamnionitis&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Resources-
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Studies:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(17)31589-2/pdf">https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(17)31589-2/pdf</a>
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20509002/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20509002/</a>

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EP 40: Breech Cesarean Section with Andrea Johnson

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