Medical malpractice and negligence that causes these infections or is related to the poor handling of the condition could warrant pursuit of a claim with medical malpractice lawyers in Ohio<\/a>.<\/p>\n For mothers, one of the most common postpartum infections is endometritis, an infection of the lining of the uterus. Normally, the uterus is a sterile environment, so when bacteria are introduced during a long labor or during a C-section, infection can develop. In addition to endometritis, mothers may also experience infections at the site of the C-section or episiotomy, or may contract urinary tract infections from a catheter.<\/p>\nInfections in New Mothers<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n