Which statement correctly describes PPROM?

Which statement correctly describes PPROM?

• A. PROM: rupture of membranes before labor at any gestational age
• B. PPROM: rupture of membranes before labor occurring less than 37 weeks
• C. SROM: rupture of membranes after delivery
• D. AROM: artificial rupture of membranes

Answer: (B)

PPROM means the membranes rupture before labor begins and before 37 weeks of gestation. This combination—rupture occurring prelabor and preterm—distinguishes it from rupture of membranes at any gestational age (PROM) and from artificial rupture of membranes, which is a deliberate procedure. It’s also not describing rupture after delivery. So the statement that PPROM is rupture of membranes before labor occurring less than 37 weeks is the correct description.

PPROM means the membranes rupture before labor begins and before 37 weeks of gestation. This combination—rupture occurring prelabor and preterm—distinguishes it from rupture of membranes at any gestational age (PROM) and from artificial rupture of membranes, which is a deliberate procedure. It’s also not describing rupture after delivery. So the statement that PPROM is rupture of membranes before labor occurring less than 37 weeks is the correct description.