In terms of labor and delivery, what is the acronym "PROM" short for?

Premature Rupture Of Membranes (PROM) happens when a woman's water breaks before the onset of labor, usually before 37 weeks. Generally speaking, the earlier the water breaks, the more dangerous it is for both mother and baby.

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