Other factors that may be linked to PROM include the following:Low socioeconomic conditions (as women in lower socioeconomic conditions are less likely to receive proper prenatal care)Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia and gonorrheaPrevious preterm birthVaginal bleedingCigarette smoking during pregnancyUnknown causesWhy is premature rupture of membranes a concern?PROM is a complicati