An Unusual Case of Rupture of Gravid Uterus

Spontaneous rupture of uterus is rare. Uterine rupture can occur in pregnancy or at the time of delivery. The reported incidence of spontaneous uterine rupture is about 1 in 15,000 deliveries and it is more likely in women of high parity. Manner of death in a case of spontaneous unscarred uterine rupture is natural. Here we came across one case that fifth gravid arum female of 09 months pregnant (G₅P₄L₂A₂). She went to bring water on a well. She came at home with pot on the waist with full of water. She started pain in abdomen at her home. So brought to the hospital and died before the admission in the hospital. Foetus in uterus was viable and he also died. On postmortem examination, we found rupture of uterus due to prolonged labor. In developing countries like India timely Hospitalization of pregnant women can decrease the incidence of rupture of gravid uterus.