What is amniotic fluid like? Is it viscous?
Amniotic fluid feels non-sticky, and it is colorless and odorless, without any viscosity. If pregnant women feel sticky secretions, it is not amniotic fluid, but usually vaginal discharge. When amniotic fluid is contaminated, it may appear yellow, yellowish-green, and sometimes there may be a change in odor.
1. Reduce anxiety and cooperate with treatment. Doctors should explain the current situation to pregnant women and their families, and explain the purpose and significance of the treatment measures taken by medical staff. Guide them to cooperate with treatment and monitoring, assist pregnant women in various aspects of daily life, and reduce their anxiety.
2. Prevent umbilical cord prolapse and promote perinatal health. When the membranes rupture, the umbilical cord may descend through the gap between the fetus's presenting part and the pelvic inlet, and protrude out of the cervix to the vagina or even the vulva, which is called umbilical cord prolapse. After premature rupture of membranes, immediate rectal or vaginal examination should be performed to understand the height of the presenting part, the condition of the cervix, and whether there is umbilical cord prolapse. If the cervix is not fully dilated and the presenting part has not entered the pelvis, the patient should immediately lie down and raise the hips in a lateral position, avoid bowel lavage, and regularly listen to the fetal heartbeat for close monitoring.
3. Prevent premature birth. If the rupture of membranes occurs before 37 weeks of gestation, conservative treatment is recommended under the care of preventing infection and umbilical cord prolapse. During conservative treatment, interference should be avoided as much as possible, and rectal and vaginal examinations should be minimized. Regular monitoring of the fetus should be performed to understand its condition in the uterus. Once any abnormalities occur, doctors should be promptly notified and termination of pregnancy should be considered.
