women s health issues
Infections of the Uterus After Delivery
Treatment of Infections of the Uterus After Delivery
Antibiotics given intravenously If the uterus is infected, women are usually given antibiotics by vein (intravenously) until they have had no fever for at least 48 hours. Afterward, most women do not need to take antibiotics by mouth. Before a cesarean delivery, doctors may give women antibiotics shortly before surgery. Such treatment can help prevent infections of the uterus and the areas around it. 