women s health issues
Intraamniotic Infection
Treatment of Intraamniotic Infection
Antibiotics Medications to lower body temperature Delivery Women with an intraamniotic infection are given antibiotics intravenously. They are also given medications to lower body temperature (preferablyacetaminophenbefore delivery). Delivery should not be delayed once the diagnosis is made. If labor has not started, labor may be started with medications ( Induction of Labor ). Immediate Cesarean Delivery is not usually necessary if the mother and fetus are stable and if antibiotics are given while labor is being induced. 