A uterine rupture is an obstetric emergency. NO rupture should be taken lightly. A uterine rupture is when a mother’s uterus tears or breaks open. It will halt all incoming oxygen to the baby. It is one of the most painful experiences a woman can go through and can be felt through an epidural. Uterine rupture is most common in those with previous uterine scarring and those receiving higher doses of pitocin, especially without breaks. Pitocin causes 12.5% of ruptures. Ruptures can, also, be spont

✔️If a prior uterine rupture, vaginal delivery is not recommended in a subsequent pregnancy. ➡️Uterine rupture is a complete division of all 3 layers of the uterus: the perimetrium, myometrium, and endometrium, as well as the uterine serosa. ➡️It is a medical emergency causing changes in maternal and/or fetal status. ➡️If the site of the ruptured scar was confined to the lower uterine segment, the rate of repeat rupture in labor is 9-10% •If the scar includes the upper uterine segment, the repea