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A member asked:

If water breaks at 35.5 weeks, is that always considered pprom or prom?or just pre term birth? no medical issues or infections. baby born 14 hrs later

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Watt breaks at 35 : 1/2 weeks is a premature birth. Prom is when the membranes rupture and baby is not born within 24 hours and there is a greater chance of infection for baby. Glad you and your baby are fine! congrats!

Answered 3/8/2014

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