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Periviable premature rupture of membranes is a rare complication where the water breaks early in pregnancy, just around the time the fetus becomes viable (approximately 24 weeks).  P Periviable PROM is associated with a number of complications, but some women have good outcomes for them and their babies. To learn more about this condition, the following summary from the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) is a great source for a more extensive look at this birth complication.

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Maternal Fetal Medicine blogs are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace certified professional care. Medical conditions vary and change frequently. Please ask your doctor any questions you may have regarding your condition to receive a proper diagnosis or risk analysis. Thank you!