Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) increases the risk of which condition?

When membranes rupture prematurely, it can lead to a variety of complications, one of which is cord prolapse. Cord prolapse occurs when the umbilical cord slips down ahead of the presenting part of the fetus, often as a result of changes in positioning or pressure after the amniotic fluid is lost.

With the rupture of membranes, especially if it is early in labor or before the fetus is engaged in the pelvis, the cushioning effect of the amniotic fluid is lost. This can have several implications, including the potential for the fetus's head or buttocks not being in a position that adequately supports the cord, which can lead to prolapse.

While the other options present conditions that can be related to labor and delivery, they are not directly linked to the rupture of membranes in the same way. Hemorrhage, for instance, is more commonly associated with placental abruption or previa. Delayed labor can occur for various reasons but is not a direct complication of PROM. Cluster headaches are unrelated to obstetric conditions and are not influenced by PROM.