The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee Opinion proposes the use of antibiotic treatment in intrapartum mothers with suspected or confirmed<unk>  and maternal fever without an identifiable cause. Intrapartum antibiotic treatment consists of: *Standard *Ampicillin + gentamicin *Alternative *Ampicillin/sulbactam *Ticarcillin/clavulanate *Cefoxitine *Cefotetan *Piperacillin/tazobactam *Ertapenem *Cesarean delivery *Ampicillin and gentamicin plus either clindamycin or metronidazole *Penicillin-allergy *Vancomycin + gentamicin *Gentamicin + clindamycin However, there is not enough evidence to support the most efficient antimicrobial regimen. Starting the treatment during the intrapartum period is more effective than starting it postpartum; it shortens the hospital stay for the mother and the neonate. There is currently not enough evidence to dictate how long antibiotic therapy should last. Completion of treatment/cure is only considered after delivery. Supportive measures Acetaminophen is often used for treating fevers and may be beneficial for fetal tachycardia. There can be increased likelihood for neonatal encephalopathy when mothers have intrapartum fever.
Chorioamnionitis
Placental abruption
Septic abortion
Toxic abortion
Obstructed labour
Prelabor rupture of membranes
Postpartum infections
Chondritis