Water breaking is associated with the breaking of the amniotic sac, before the birth of a baby. The amniotic fluidis the liquid that surrounds the unborn baby during pregnancy. The fetus floats in this fluid. This fluid also does the work of cushioning the fetus and it keeps increasing as the pregnancy progresses. The amount of amniotic fluid reaches it’s highest point in about 36 weeks and it’s levels can be measured through an ultrasound. At the beginning of or during labor the membranes tear and amniotic fluid starts trickling. This process is termed as 'water breaking'.
Symptoms of water leakage during pregnancy
