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The surgical rupturing of the amniotic sac which is sometimes performed to speed up labor. It is sometimes referred to as the “artificial rupture of the membranes” or ARM. If necessary your doctor will perform an amniotomy using a special tool made of plastic and shaped like a crochet needle called an amnihook.
