What is the maximum time allowable for one to reach hospital the moment your water bag burst?

Once water burst it is best to head to hospital immediately. This is because there will be a risk of infection since the bag of membranes full of amniotic fluid, which protects and cushionsyour baby in your uterus (womb), tears. The fluid then leaks out via your cervix and vagina (http://www.babycentre.co.uk/a1053562/when-your-waters-break). Gynae might need to induce you after 48 hours if the contractions have not kicked start yet.