Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) before 23 weeks' gestation is a rare but high-risk complication. A UK-wide prospective study using the UK Obstetric Surveillance System (UKOSS) identified 364 women with PPROM between 16+0 and 22+6 weeks' gestation. Of these, 32% had a termination and 68% had expectant management. Sepsis occurred in 14% of women and there were two maternal deaths. There was a high rate of birth in the immediate period after PPROM; only 38% of women remained pregnant at 28 days. Among women who continued their pregnancies, 44% had live births and 26% had babies that survived to discharge, with 70% of survivors avoiding severe morbidity. These findings highlight the importance of sepsis vigilance, early multidisciplinary counselling, and psychological support. Outcomes vary depending on gestation at rupture and timing of delivery. As no formal guidelines currently exist, this study provides a foundation for future research and supports balanced, individualised management of early PPROM in clinical practice.
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