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I think my water broke, but i'm not sure. it was just a slight trickle down both my legs and no labour pain followed since (1am). how can i be sure?

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"Water broke" ?'s: Rupture of membranes may occur as described, so contact your OB physician for an exam, as infection can occur with prolonged rupture. If you are at 37 weeks or more and amniotic fluids is positive on testing, labor can be induced.

Answered 1/7/2021

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A member asked:

I think my water broke, but i'm not sure. it was just a slight trickle down both my legs and no labour pain followed since (1am). how can i be sure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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