Mini Q&A about Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)

Content note: We strongly encourage you to listen to EBB Podcast Episode 277 The Evidence on PROM and check out our recently updated Signature Article on PROM here before listening to this episode.
Content Warnings: Discussion of viability, complications with preterm birth, causes of preterm birth, and racism.
On this episode of the EBB Podcast, we bring you a mini episode on the research on Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes. We are excited to share this episode as an extension of the recent Signature Article update on PROM.
In this episode, I will cover the following topics:
What is Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)?
How Common is it?
What Causes Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)?
When does Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) occur?
Treatment Options for Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
Risks associated with Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
Prevention of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) and Pre-Term Birth
Racism and Pre-Term Birth
Resources for PPROM
The PPROM Foundation: PPROM Facts
Nationwide Children’s Hospital: PPROM Facts
Cleveland Clinic: Term PROM and PPROM Facts
Continuing Education for Medical Practitioners: Premature Rupture of Membranes
EBB Signature Article: Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work
The March of Dimes: PPROM
Read our Signature Article on GBS here
Read our Abortion Resource Guide here
Guidelines for PPROM
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2020 (addresses both PROM and PPROM, free text not available)
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (UK) 2022
Queensland Health Clinical Guidelines 2018
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 2022
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada 2022 (free text not available)
Listen to the following EBB Episodes and read the associated Signature Articles:
EBB 277 - Evidence on PROM
EBB 175 - Evidence on Midwives
EBB 265 - Evidence on Anti-Racism in Health Care and Birth Work
EBB 21 - Evidence on Doulas
EBB 240 - Top 5 Surprising Findings from the EBB Abortion Research Guide with Dr. Dekker & Doctoral Candidate Tyler Jean Dukes
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Welcome to our quick Q&A on Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes, or PPROM for short. If you or someone you know is going through this in pregnancy, we're here to help, in plain and simple words.
In this short video, we'll answer some common questions:
🔵 What is PPROM? (When the water breaks too soon)
🔵 What causes it? (Why does it happen?)
🔵 What to watch out for? (Signs and symptoms)
🔵 How do doctors find out? (Diagnosis and tests)
🔵 What could go wrong? (Possible issues)
🔵 How to take care of mom and baby? (Managing PPROM)
🔵 Tips for a healthy pregnancy afterward
This video is for everyone, whether you're a parent-to-be, a friend, or a healthcare worker. We'll keep it simple and easy to understand.
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Stay informed, stay strong, and let's make pregnancy a little less complicated, together!

[@ShadesofSage]

Thank you for mentioning how racism affects Black and Brown moms during pregnancy. So many people and providers want to act like it isn’t a problem when in fact it is a huge issue! As a doula and mom of 4 myself, I have witnessed it many times 💔. Love these podcasts ❤! Thank you for sharing 🙏🏿!

[@ladykatietx]

Thank you so much for this! I had PPROM with my first pregnancy, which was further complicated by the fact that my water had broken without me knowing it. No gush, no trickle. Wore light color underwear and I never even saw a spot. Have you seen that happen in your experience? Everyone said that when my water broke I'd know, scared now to get pregnant again, not know again if it happens and be walking around at risk of infection for me and baby in the meantime.