In this episode Rachel talks to Katie about all the wondrous and darn right fascinating things about the amniotic sac.  ·      Why is the baby surrounded by fluid, and what is it made of? ·      Women are often told they have too much or too little fluid. Is this a problem? ·      We also discuss why Rachel is (slightly!) obsessed with the function of the amniotic sac during labour ·      We ask does breaking the amniotic sac (the waters) speed up labour at any point? ·      What if your amniotic sac breaks before labour? We discuss the time the time-frames around augmenting labour when this has happened.  ·      And we discuss what if the membranes don’t break during labour? All this and lots more for your eager lug’ols.    LINKS:  https://midwifethinking.com/2015/09/16/in-defence-of-the-amniotic-sac/ https://midwifethinking.com/2013/08/14/amniotic-fluid-volume-too-much-too-little-or-who-knows/ https://midwifethinking.com/2015/01/14/the-curse-of-meconium-stained-liquor/ https://midwifethinking.com/2017/01/11/pre-labour-rupture-of-membranes-impatience-and-risk/ Want to listen to the new podcast 'The Feeding Couch'? Find it here or on all good podcast hosting platforms!  Support the show Please support the show via Patreon or BuyMeACoffee MERCH here! Music Joseph McDade Like this podcast? Leave us a review here Want more from Katie and Rachel? Katie's website Rachel's website Disclaimer The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time. The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss or damage howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.