Why is the Amniotic Fluid/Bag of Water Important?
Amniotic fluid is a clear odorless liquid, which surrounds and protects the baby in the uterus and provides a protective barrier from the outside environment. Once the bag of water breaks, bacteria has a way of entering the uterus through the vagina and could cause an infection in either the baby, mother or both. Therefore, you should not douche, take baths (showers are OK), or have intercourse after the bag of water breaks.
