Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the two membranes of the placenta, the chorion and the amnion, as well as the amniotic fluid. In some cases, the condition can cause a blood infection in the mother and the baby. This condition is very serious and requires immediate treatment. Chorioamnionitis occurs in about two percent of all pregnancies. E Coli and Group B strep are the most common causes of the infection. In most cases, the water breaking allows the organisms to make their way into the uterus. Symptoms Include: * Fever * Bad odor in the fluid * Pain in the … Continue reading →