Prevention
If the amniotic sac breaks early into pregnancy, the potential of introducing bacteria in the amniotic fluid can increase. Administering antibiotics maternally can potentially prevent chorioamnionitis and allow for a longer pregnancy. In addition, it has been shown that it is not necessary to deliver the fetus quickly after chorioamnionitis is diagnosed, so a C-section is not necessary unless maternal health concern is present. However, research has found that beginning labor early at approximately 34 weeks can lessen the likelihood of fetal death, and reduce the potential for excessive infection within the mother.In addition, providers should interview people suspected to have chorioamnionitis about whether they are experiencing signs and symptoms at scheduled obstetrics visits during pregnancy, including whether the individual has experienced excretion vaginally, febrile, or abdominal pain. Treatment
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee Opinion proposes the use of antibiotic treatment in intrapartum mothers with suspected or confirmed chorioamnionitis and maternal fever without an identifiable cause.Intrapartum antibiotic treatment consists of:
Standard
Ampicillin + gentamicin
Alternative
Ampicillin/sulbactam
Ticarcillin/clavulanate
Cefoxitine
Cefotetan
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Ertapenem
Cesarean delivery
Ampicillin and gentamicin plus either clindamycin or metronidazole
Penicillin-allergy
Vancomycin + gentamicin
Gentamicin + clindamycinHowever, there is not enough evidence to support the most efficient antimicrobial regimen. Starting the treatment during the intrapartum period is more effective than starting it postpartum; it shortens the hospital stay for the mother and the neonate. There is currently not enough evidence to dictate how long antibiotic therapy should last. Completion of treatment/cure is only considered after delivery. Supportive measures
Acetaminophen is often used for treating fevers and may be beneficial for fetal tachycardia.
Maternal care may refer to:
in humans:

Obstetrics, medical specialty concerning pregnancy and childbirth
Midwifery, healthcare provided during and following pregnancy
Postpartum care, healthcare provided to a mother following birth
Maternal sensitivity, a womans attention to her infantin other animals:

Parental care of offspring provided by female organisms
Maternal investment, female strategies in evolutionary biology

See also
Paternal care, care provided by male parents
Parenting
Maternity hospital
Maternity (disambiguation)