Pregnancy Nutrition, Labor Induction, and Postpartum Recovery

What are the essential dietary restrictions, hormonal markers, and physical recovery strategies for a healthy pregnancy and postpartum transition?

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What Causes the Water to Break in Pregnancy?

The rupture of your amniotic membranes -- commonly referred to as your "water breaking" -- is a normal part of labor and birth. The "water" is actually amniotic fluid, a straw-colored liquid with a faint odor that may be confused with urine.

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