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What can cause a high fever and an elevated heart rate during labor?
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Infection: The obstetrician will react accordingly. This could signal an intrauterine infection. The pediatrician will also evaluate once baby is born.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Chorio, epidural.: Chorioamnionitis (intrauterine infection) or central hyperthermia from epidural anesthesia are the two likely culprits. Other rare possibilities: pyelonephritis, infected intravenotus line. In any case, fever during labor is not welcome and prompt action should be undertaken to hasten delivery while notifying neonatology for further evaluation and management.
Answered 7/13/2012
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