Feto-Maternal Outcome in Term primigravida with PROM – A Cross Sectional Study at Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Background
Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is the early rupture of fetal membranes before labor, 
leading to spontaneous amniotic fluid leakage. [1] It occurs in 5-10% of pregnancies, with 
80% at term. [2] PROM is associated with complications such as chorioamnionitis, increased 
caesarean section rates, sepsis, and endometritis in mothers, and fetal distress, respiratory 
distress syndrome (RDS), early neonatal sepsis, and fetal death in neonates. [3] The risk of 
infection increases with the duration of PROM, making timely diagnosis and management 
crucial. [4] This study aims to evaluate feto-maternal outcomes in term pregnancies with 
PROM.