It’s hard to be told such contrasting things, I’m still worrying sick. Me and my husband are still processing it all. I haven’t had any gushes of water and my pad is dry although I do feel very moist and some of it is more watery than cloudy white (sorry!). He generally seemed very positive, I was discharged and am going for another scan tomorrow morning. He also mentioned there could have been a small hole that resealed. In fact, he doesn’t use them for this reason. Consultant tells me these test strips can be inaccurate and that he has seen it many times. Cervix is above average long and closed too. We are shocked to see our babies have normal fluid around them and everything looks as it should. I stay overnight and meet a senior gynaecologist that performs ultrasound. ![]() After this everyone becomes terribly concerned, I’m moved up to the ward and told by a gynaecologist doctor vast majority of babies won’t make it and I should prepare for labour or infection to set in. They then use a test strip to check for amniotic fluid and it shows faint positive. There they check cervix is closed and long and see no pooling it fluid near the open. Had been having braxton hicks and some discharge so gp suggested I go to a&e for a check up. Accurate diagnosis of fetal membranes rupture, however, remains a frequent clinical problem in obstetrics.I try to keep this short but really really hope someone can offer insight.Īnyone heard of amniotic fluid tests being inaccurate? Therefore the correct and timely diagnosis of ROM is of crucial importance for the clinician. Conversely, the false diagnosis of membranes rupture can lead to inappropriate interventions (e.g., hospitalization or induction of labor). Failure to identify ROM can result in the failure to implement salutary obstetric measures. The timely and accurate diagnosis of rupture of fetal membranes (ROM) is crucial since the ROM may be associated with serious neonatal and maternal consequences. Negative Result : No fetal membrane rupture Positive Result : Fetal membrane rupture is detected
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