What are the Potential Complications for the Newborn?
Newborns born after PROM are at increased risk for several complications: - Neonatal Sepsis: Due to ascending infections, neonates are at higher risk for sepsis, which requires prompt antibiotic treatment. - Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Particularly in preterm infants, lack of lung maturity can lead to RDS. - Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH): Preterm infants are at risk for IVH, a type of brain bleed that can cause long-term neurological issues. - Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC): This is a serious gastrointestinal condition that can affect premature infants.
