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Water Breaking Artificially
The intervention of a provider breaking the water (breaking the amniotic sac) is also known as artificial rupture of membranes (AROM). The articles below can help with identifying the risks and benefits associated with AROM.
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https://www.cochrane.org/CD006167/PREG_amniotomy-for-shortening-spontaneous-labour
https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-is-breaking-the-water-amniotomy-induce-labor-2758961
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