Support group that saved my life

If you have ever experienced P.R.O.M. (premature rupture of membrane) or know someone that has i highly recommend this site.
http://www.inkan.se/pprom/


Your health care team may know little about PROM and may tell you that your baby’s chance for survival is so grim that it isn’t worth trying to save him or her. Although we don’t know the specifics of your situation, there are many stories on this website of babies who have survived despite PROM. Know that miracles happen.
Our second message is:
Follow your instincts.
If something doesn’t feel or sound right, ask for a clarification or an explanation. Ask more than once. Even if you think you understand the information, allow extra time for it to sink in, and to act on what you are told.
PROM is a pregnancy crisis and the shock of this trauma may make it difficult for you to think and express yourself clearly, absorb new information, and – most importantly – make decisions. Don’t feel pressured to make any decision immediately, and don’t just “go along” with what your health care team is recommending if you aren’t completely sure that it’s right for you and your family.
Be your baby’s advocate with your obstetrician or health care provider.
PROM can leave you feeling completely helpless. However, you may find empowerment in the fact that you are your baby’s advocate. Be as active as you can in the decision-making process. If you are uncomfortable making requests or asking for another opinion, remind yourself that you are doing this for your baby, and that your baby’s health is the most important thing.

• Keep asking questions if you don’t understand something or don’t have all the information you need. Wait until you feel that you have all the information you need before you make a decision. Unless your health care team tells you that your health or safety are in immediate danger, don’t make decisions quickly or hastily.
• Don’t worry that you are being a pest by asking the hospital staff to monitor you closely.
• Insist on being seen any time you feel that something is not right, even if you have left the hospital. If your health care practitioner will not schedule an appointment, go to the emergency room.
• To the extent possible, keep a written log of what you are told, by whom, and the date and time you received the information. A written log is also useful for keeping track of your medications, fluid intake, bathroom visits, and pad changes (if applicable), as well as the names of the members of your health care team.
• Join the PROM list for support as you advocate for your baby.

Seriously this site is great. There are tons of people to talk to. Also   http://www.facebook.com/groups/pprom/ or http://www.facebook.com/groups/152248884816945/  But like i have said before these sites may not be for you. You have to be comfortable with your group.

 If your not sure if you have experienced prom try this site http://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0215/p659.html