The main reason for amniotomy - a prolongation of pregnancy.

Amniotomy is obstetric surgery - artificial rupture of membranes. Approximately 7% of all deliveries have to do amniotomy. This operation is carried out, and it is strictly indicated. The doctor carefully evaluates the validity of this intervention, before making amniotomy. Indications for it may occur both during pregnancy and at delivery.

During pregnancy, amniotomy is performed in order to produce a generic activity. The main reason for amniotomy - a prolongation of pregnancy. On the prolongation we say, when the labors alone does not occur after 41 weeks of pregnancy. The function of the placenta is deteriorating, the fetus may begin to suffer in, the coming delivery can be traumatic for both mother and fetus. Therefore, obstetricians decide to amniotomy, after having received the consent of the patient, after verification of pregnancy, fetal assessment, preparation of the birth canal for delivery.