Oct 10, 2022 · Amniotomy or artificial rupture of the membranes (AROM) is when a healthcare provider intentionally breaks a pregnant woman’s amniotic sac. Your provider may recommend AROM to …

Apr 10, 2023 · Amniotomy, also known as artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) or colloquially known as "breaking the water," is the intentional rupture of the amniotic sac by an obstetrical provider. This …

Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), also known as an amniotomy, is performed by a midwife or obstetrician and was once thought to be an effective means to induce or accelerate labor.

Dec 6, 2016 · Amniotomy (also referred to as artificial rupture of membranes [AROM]) is the procedure by which the amniotic sac is deliberately ruptured so as to cause the release of amniotic fluid.

Jan 24, 2025 · What is amniotomy? Amniotomy (also known as artificial rupture of the membranes, or AROM) is a common procedure in which your practitioner helps give your labor a boost by manually …

An amniotomy, often referred to as “breaking the water,” is a medical procedure where your obstetrician (the doctor who takes care of you during your pregnancy) intentionally ruptures, or opens, the …

Nov 15, 2020 · What is artificial rupture of membranes (amniotomy)? Artificial rupture of membranes, also called amniotomy or “breaking your water,” is a procedure to break a pregnant woman’s …

May 23, 2023 · Amniotomy, or artificial rupture of membranes, is a medical procedure that involves breaking the amniotic sac to induce or augment labor. The procedure is typically performed by a …

Nov 1, 2025 · Amniotomy, or artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), is a procedure conducted by obstetric clinicians or midwives in the labor and delivery setting. This intentional rupture of the …

Jun 23, 2025 · Again, during an amniotomy, a procedure that’s also known as an artificial rupture of membranes (AROM or ARM), your doctor intentionally breaks your water by puncturing the amniotic …