Should I talk to my doctor about my chorioamnionitis symptoms?

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Treatment of chorioamnionitis can reduce your chance of developing complications, so it's important to start a dialogue with your doctor if you are experiencing fever, vaginal discharge, a fast heartbeat, and/or abdominal pain. You should also talk to your doctor about any vaginal infections you may have. These infections can travel up the reproductive tract to the womb.

Continue Learning about Pregnancy Complications

What You Need to Know About Miscarriages

At least ten percent of all known pregnancies will end in miscarriage, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Pr...

Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, MD

If you're pregnant, spotting and bleeding can be perfectly normal—or it can be a sign of troulbe. In...

Diana Meeks

Simply having the placenta in a low lying position but not on the edge of the cervix, should not int...

Healthy Pregnancy Weight, Healthier Adult Children

Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.

Pregnancy Complications

Complications can fall into the category that is harmful to the baby and/or harmful to the mother. Many women develop gestational diabetes, which only affects the mother. Preeclampsia, which elevates the blood pressure of the mother during pregnancy, can be harmful to both mother and baby. Ectopic pregnancies can put both the mother and baby at risk when the embryo attaches to the fallopian tube, instead of moving to the uterus. Miscarriages or premature births can also happen to pregnant women with certain risk factors. When going through labor, progress can slow, causing distress for the baby and mother. In some cases, a C-section is needed to keep from causing harm to both the baby and mother.

Learn More