The artificial rupturing of the amniotic sac surrounding the baby.
Artificially rupturing the bag of water with an amniohook- this sometimes helps speed labor.
Artificial rupturing of the membranes ( amniotic sac) by a doctor or midwife to help speed labor. Amniotomy is done with an instrument that looks like a long crochet hook with a sharp tip.
The intentional rupturing of the amniotic sac to induce labor.