By Amy, Salt Lake City, Utah USAI hope that by telling my story, it will help others who have gone through pPROM.
PROM at 16 weeksDelivery at 20 weeks.
Story added: 2005-03-30
I had a normal pregnancy all throughout my first trimester. I was very nauseated and had the usual side cramping. At the start of my second trimester, I had bleeding. Contacted my provider, but was reassured that everything was okay. Then I noticed leaking. I felt wet alot, but had never been pregnant before and had heard that it was from pressure on the bladder. Then at 17 weeks, started to spot. My provider was not sympathetic, nor did he decided to run any tests. I was scared and confused. I couldn't seem to get anyone to listen to my concerns. I asked for an ultrasound, and they noticed my fluid was low, but not of a concern. I continued to spot and feel wet all the time. At almost 19 weeks, I had the usual recommended ultrasound and that is where the doctor finally seemed concerned. My fluid had dropped dramatically. He referred me to a specialist. At that time, I was 19 weeks and at another ultrasound, the specialist found another dramatic drop in fluid. I was given the prognosis, that was devastating. He asked if I wanted to terminate the pregnancy. I said no and then he explained that I was at a high risk for infection. I took my chances. I went on bed rest and checked my temperature every three hours. I was determined to bring this baby to a point that she could survive with enough lung maturity. My husband and I, family, and friends, were all so supportive. Sadly, I went a week and developed a fever. Went in to the hospital and had a severe infection. Another ultrasound confirmed even more of a low fluid count. I was advised to induce labor due to the infection and give birth. Emma Elizabeth was born on February 6th (20 weeks) and was alive at birth, but passed away shortly after from lung immaturity. I felt so blessed to have had the time I had with her in the womb. She will forever be in our hearts. I hope that anyone who has to go through this, know that whatever the outcome, it is such a blessing to have life inside, if even for a short while.