How to tell if your water broke or you peed

In the last few weeks of pregnancy, it's normal to cycle through all the dramatic ways your water could break.

Perhaps you're imagining an uncontrollable gush that happens in a crowded elevator, for example, or while waiting in line at the grocery store.

But, contrary to what you might see in the movies, only about 10% of pregnant people experience their water breaking before labor starts.

How dilated are you when your water breaks

You may be wondering what it looks like, what it feels like, and if your water can break without being dilated.

To clear common misconceptions, we've broken down everything you need to know about your water breaking, also called rupture of the membranes.

What Causes Your Water to Break?

While gestating in your uterus, your baby is cushioned and protected by a bag full of amniotic fluid called the amniotic sac.

After water breaks, how long baby can survive

When the sac ruptures (AKA your "water breaking"), this clear fluid flows out of your cervix and vagina, followed by continuous leaking.

Can Your Water Break Without Being Dilated?

Yes, your water can break before d

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