Q: What are the detection-causes-treatment of
chorioamnionitis, and simple ways to prevent it?
-Marypascal Beauregard
A: The primary way to prevent chorioamnionitis is to limit
vaginal exams. So many inductions end up with maternal fever
and more abx, probably soley because of the many vaginal
exams to "monitor progress."
-Samantha McCormick, CNM
Brooklyn, New York
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 23 June 9, 2000)
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