how long after your water breaks is a baby usually born?
<answer> Usually doctors have to take the baby within 24 hours of the water breaking though for fear. <context> All depends, I was induced and it was 6 hours after my water was broke for me....my friend was induced and it was 30..yes 30!! hours later...no 2 women are alike. Usually doctors have to take the baby within 24 hours of the water breaking though for fear of infection reaching baby... Mommyto2 · 7 years ago.