What if my water breaks when I’m not at home?

The closer the expected date of delivery, the more worries and questions will arise. You still need to buy the remaining things for the baby, meet your friend, and go to the doctor, but what if, between point A and point B, your body decides that now is the time get this thing started? Try not to fret about the scenarios you’ve seen on TV. Usually, your water is only going to break AFTER you go into labor, so you’ll probably have plenty of warning. Only in 10-15% of cases does this process go into effect the other way around.

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Hello Belly gives educational information about pregnancy. It is not medical advice and does not replace your midwife or doctor. For bleeding, severe pain, reduced movements or a fever, contact your provider straight away.