Another important indication for amniotomy during pregnancy is a severe preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication in which the disorder is the function of vital organs, especially the cardiovascular system and blood flow. The earliest sign of preeclampsia is the appearance of swelling, edema during pregnancy. More serious symptoms - high blood pressure, the appearance of protein in the urine.

If the disease progresses, the more severe manifestations occur - preeclampsia and eclampsia. At the same time microcirculation disturbed in the central nervous system, which can lead to serious complications for both mother and fetus. Doctors decide to amniotomy, taking into account the readiness of the birth canal and the consent of the patient with full-term pregnancy, high blood pressure, the appearance of protein in the urine and the lack of effect of the treatment to prevent more serious complications.

Cesarean section is performed if the birth canal unprepared, and the state of the patient or fetus deteriorates. Preeclampsia is the reason for amniotomy and delivery, helping to reduce high blood pressure.