Study finds increased maternal complications with previable premature rupture of membranes

Previable premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is when the amniotic sac, the protective membrane that surrounds the fetus, ruptures before 22 weeks of gestation. When it occurs so early in pregnancy, it poses a serious health risk to the mother and baby. Options include termination of the pregnancy, or expectant management with close maternal monitoring.