The chorion and amnion membranes are labelled in this depiction of a growing fetus in the uterus. The amniotic sac consists of two parts: * The outer membrane is the chorion. It is closest to the mother and physically supports the much thinner amnion. * The chorion is the last and outermost of the membranes that make up the amniotic sac. * The inner membrane is the amnion. It is in direct contact with the amniotic fluid, which surrounds the fetus. * The amniotic fluid exists within the amnion, and is where the fetus is able to grow and develop. * The swelling of the amnion and chorion is characteristic of<unk> , occurring when bacteria makes its way into the amniotic fluid and creates an infection within the amniotic fluid.
Chorioamnionitis
Placental abruption
Septic abortion
Toxic abortion
Obstructed labour
Prelabor rupture of membranes
Postpartum infections
Chondritis