| Front | When a woman's "water breaks", what is happening? |
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| Back | When this happens, the amniotic sac is rupturing, and the amniotic fluid is released, removing bacteria and lubricating the birth canal. This usually signals the beginning of labor. |
Tags: 31, care, neonatal, obstetrics
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