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breaking of the waters [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pregnancy
DEF

The breaking of the amniotic sac as the child moves down the birth canal, to allow for necessary space.

CONT

... early rupture of the membranes may expedite labour because the presenting part now presses directly on the os, and the uterus is excited to stronger contractions because of its closer contact with the foetus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grossesse
DEF

Rupture de la poche des eaux sous la pression de l'enfant poussé en avant par les contractions.

OBS

Un liquide incolore s'écoule à travers le vagin qu'il lubrifie à son tour.

OBS

Elle s'effectue par rupture des membranes contenant le liquide amniotique.

Spanish

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