Water broke 20 weeks

 Yeah, what Holly said. If you are not dialated and you are not having contractions, then ask for a second opinion. You are 4 weeks from viability, so it would basically take a miracle to keep her in that long without an infection, but it has been done. 

If this is for real, I think you need to get a second opinion.

 Don't know why my post isn't showing up, but basically I agree with Holly. Why are they making you deliever her without trying other things first? It's a long shot, but as long as she is IN your body she will live, the minute you deliever her she is gone.

If this is for real, you need to get a second opinion, FAST.

I agree with Holly and Courtney.  If this is for real I would not let them induce me.  They can wait it out. 

On the other hand, I try and have the utmost trust in people, but some things are not adding up here and I know others agree with me.  Maybe it's just me, however if I was losing my baby at 20 weeks, the last thing in the world I would be thinking about is updating internet strangers. 

Good luck to you.

In any case I have EVER heard where there was pre-mature rupture (incuding my own) the mother is immediately taken to a location with a level three NICU, and given terb to stop any contractions, steroids are administered and bedrest is mandated. I have NEVER heard of doctors washing their hands of a situation and not fighting for whats most important, the baby's life. I am saying my prayers for you and your family, despite my doubts that this is a sincere situation. I may get flamed, I may get ostracised for saying it, but none of this adds up to what would really happen in a situation like this.


Just a few links for examples...your options are not as limited as stated.

http://www.babycenter.com/400_water-broke-at-19-weeks-and-no w-am-21-weeks-what-chances-doe_2010488_60.bc


http://www.birthstories.com/stories/stories-of-loss/my-water -broke-at-22-weeks-5867/

 

 Damn it, we REALLY need a "Like" button on this forum!

EXACTLY!

In any case I have EVER heard where there was pre-mature rupture (incuding my own) the mother is immediately taken to a location with a level three NICU

I would not necessarily agree with that.  When Deb (I can't remember her user name...she had her little girl -  Maya? - about a year and a half or two years ago) had her water break at approximately 20/21 weeks, if I remember correctly, the first hospital she went to refused to admit her or do anything for her, saying that there was no chance of survival and nothing they could do.  She ended up having to call around to several different hospitals - and was told the same thing by several hospitals - until she was able to find one that would take her...I want to say in Vanderbilt University Hospital, but I'm not sure of that.  They were reluctant but did take her.  Her little girl did survive. 

Sad as it is to say...and I'm likely to get flamed for saying it...I think a lot of it depends on the financial situation of the parents, the type of insurance they have, and honestly, what color they are, as to how much the drs will fight for the baby and/or refer to a higher level hospital. 

I have no way of knowing what's true or not - any more than anyone else does - regarding anyone's posts on these boards...but in a situation like this, I almost hope that Ebony's not telling the truth...but unfortunately, I think she is.  It's not a situation I would wish on anyone.

This is America. You can roll into any ER and they need to do whatever possible to save your life or help you, regardless of insurance or payment. That is usually dealt with after the case. Out of curiosity I have been researching Premature Rupture Of Membranes for the past 15 minutes online and there is a lot they could be doing. If she is not dialated or having contractions, there are positive options. Some online arcticles are even saying that the bag of waters will repleni****self to a point (not sure if I am understanding that right).
Anyway, no one is going to NOT try to save her baby just because of race or money. I'm sure there are unwed pregnant teenagers who are receving prenatal care than I am (or half this board). Gotta love the USA.

holly isnt lying. shes actually telling more truth then is led to believe... do you honestly think that most drs will do everything they can if they are not getting paid? i doubt it... that being said... im an unwed mother... i was a single mother when i had jayson.. i now will soon have 3 kids.. and im still unwed ( not because i cant hook the ring.. but because i dont want to get married)... and i have recieved great prenatal care... a single.. unwed.. teenage mom deserves the best as well.

You can walk into any hospital in an emergency situation (like this) and cannot be refused medical care based on your ability to pay, race, or religion. It's the law. I seriously doubt anyone on the prenatal floor or NICU is going to analize a patients ability to pay before they do what they have to do to save a baby's life. The drs get paid regardless.
My sentence about the unwed teenage mom was proving my point. This country is very generous to pregnant women for medical care regardless of their income. This is not some 3rd world environment where they throw their hands up before a baby is even born. If that is really the case then Ebonyeyes has a hell of a lawsuit pending against whatever hospital she's in.