What does the abbreviation PROM stand for?

A) Premature rupture of membranes
B) Premature rupture of mother
C) Progressive rupture of membranes
D) Progressive rupture of mother PROM is the abbreviation for premature rupture of membranes.

Premature Rupture

The early breaking of the amniotic sac before labor begins, often referred to as pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM).

Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that cover surfaces, line cavities, or separate organs or spaces within the body.

PROM

Prelabor rupture of membranes; a condition in which the amniotic sac breaks before labor begins.