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When that happens, a bacterial infection such as chorioamnionitis can develop.
What is chorioamnionitis?
Chorioamnionitis, also called intraamniotic infection, occurs in one to five percent of pregnancies.
Most commonly, chorioamnionitis is triggered by bacteria such asE.
colior by thegroup B streptococci(which you’ll be tested for aroundweek 35 of your pregnancy).
What are the symptoms of chorioamnionitis?
Because chorioamnionitis risks go up with prolonged rupture of the membranes, seek treatment right away.
Sometimes in term pregnancies, a mother’s water may break but no contractions occur.
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How is chorioamnionitis treated?
Chorioamnionitis can be serious, but treatment is available.
If you are diagnosed with chorioamnionitis, you will likely be prescribed antibiotics to wipe out the bacteria.
You and your baby will also be given antibiotics after delivery to verify no further infections develop.
But always call your practitioner if there’s any doubt.
