Many of my girlfriends have shared that their water did not break, but was broken by the Obs when already at hospital. What was your experience?

I had a bloody show (mucous plug) and 8-10mins contraction interval before heading to hospital. My water did not break itself but was broken by gynae at hospital. I remember when I was about 9-10cm dilated, doctor used a stick to rupture my water bag and after the water bag was broken, the pain getting even more intense and had a strong urge to push. If your gynae believes the amniotic sac should be opened during active labor — when your cervix is at least partially dilated and the baby's head is deep in your pelvis — he or she might use a technique known as an amniotomy to rupture the membranes. During the amniotomy, a thin plastic hook is used to make a small opening in the amniotic sac. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/water-breaking/art-20044142?pg=2 Rupture of membranes: Your water breaks! Only 1 in 10 woman experience a dramatic gush of amniotic fluid. This event usually happens at home, often when you are in bed. Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish the urine from amniotic fluid. If your membranes have ruptured and you are leaking amniotic fluid, it will be an odorless fluid. The discharge can be a sudden gush or a constant trickle. http://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/signs-of-labor/