Fetal or neonatal complications include increased risk of the following: Preterm delivery Apgar score < 3 Neonatal infection (eg, sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis) Seizures Cerebral palsy Death Maternal complications include increased risk of the following: Bacteremia Need for cesarean delivery Uterine atony Postpartum hemorrhage Pelvic abscess Thromboembolism Wound complications Placental abruption Septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and acute respiratory distress syndrome are also potential complications but are uncommon if infection is treated.