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The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for May 7-13

The Pregnancy Blog week in review offers a summary of the blogs from the past week. It offers a quick and easy way to view the blogs in one place. Sit back and rest your swollen feet while you catch up on your reading. The tubal ligation is one method of permanent birth control. However, about six percent of women who undergo this procedure change their mind within a few years. If you are mourning your tubal and wishing for another baby, check out Reversing a Tubal Ligation. What is Chorioamnionitis? The short answer is that this condition is an … Continue reading →

What is Chorioamnionitis?

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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 →