Does anyone know of an informative website that has information pertaining to Group B Strep and pregnancy?

Answer 1

Look at Web Md. I did. I had group b strep with my third baby. It is fairly common and from what the doctors and nurses have told me, everyone is just a wipe away from testing positive for it. What they do is give you IV antibiotics when you are admitted to the hospital for labor. Everything turns out fine, the baby is fine. There are some risks if you are not given the antibiotics though. But as long as you are given the antibiotics when you are in labor, then you have nothing to worry about. I can relate, I freaked out when I first heard about it and tested positive. But then I received reassurance from my doctor as well as the umpteen nurses at the hospital. You and your baby will be fine. Congrats by the way on the upcoming baby.

Answer 2

Group B streptococcus colonisation of the vagina is quite a common condition. The prevalence depends on where the swab is taken. It is about 15-20 % if a high vaginal swab is taken. The prevalence increases with a low vaginal swab or anal swab.

There is still some controversy in this issue but some of the general points are:

Antenatal treatment is usually not necessary because the colonisation will most likely recur after some time and because it does not usually cause any problem to the mother or baby in the antenatal period.

However, if it causes urinary tract infection (instead of just colonisation without infection), it should be treated with antibiotics to reduce the risk of preterm labour.

The possibility of Group B streptococcus causing severe neonatal infection in the baby is very rare. However, because of the severity of the infection in these rare cases, most doctors will treat with antibiotics when you are in labour or with ruptured membranes. This is especially so in cases of preterm labour , prolonged rupture of membranes, small baby, or if the mother has fever.

Hope that helps.

Answer 3

I tested positive on my 3rd, but had a scheduled c-section so it wasn't an issue. I still got the antibiotics, mostly because I went to the hospital the day before the scheduled c-section date having contractions so they decided to do it then, but didn't know when an operating room would be available. 8 hours later we finally had the c-section.

If your water breaks it is very important that you get to the hospital right away so they can start the antibiotics. They must be started within an hour of your water breaking. As long as you get the antibiotics, your baby will be just fine.

Answer 4

I have strep b and wasnt even examined for it even as i replaced into pregnant with my son, i chanced on out after he replaced into born and so as a effect he were given an infection from it, not something extreme the peadiatrician in basic terms watched over him for some days and it must have in basic terms went away by skill of itself. If theyd have examined me for it like they ought to have executed whils i replaced into pregnant theyd have properly-known to grant me antibiotics throughout the time of labour, it really is what ther meant to do and what they are going to prob do with you, so once you've the antibiotics your toddler should be positive. Apparantly strep b is something that won't be able to be cured and once youv were given it youll always have it, even if it doesnt reason any complications, purely in labour even as theyll supply antibiotics to stay away from any complications occuring, sturdy success!!! My toddler is two this month and has always been somewhat healthful inspite of this so dont problem you and your toddler will be positive!!!

Answer 5

I am not sure of a website, but you might ask your doctor. There are some risks there, but I dont remember much in that field.

Answer 6

http://familydoctor.org/281.xml


Its not a big deal u just have to take antibotics during labor... Hope that website helps

Answer 7

WebMD is usually a good bet, as stated previously

Answer 8

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