If I had strep B in my first pregnancy would I have it in this one?

Answer 1

Maybe, maybe not.

Group B Strep is a common infection that they usually test for towards the end of pregnancy. The thing about strep is, even if your test comes back positive, it doesn't mean you'll be positive when you give birth. GBS comes and goes. I was negative with my first but positive with #2 and #3. You can be negative when you're tested but positive at the time you give birth and vice-versa.

Some caregivers will go with a "once a positive, always a positive" policy. No matter what, you should go ahead and get tested in the third trimester.

The longer your bag of water stays intact, the better. This will decrease baby's chances of exposure in labor. Eating foods with lots of vitamin C and taking vitamin C supplements can help you grow a strong bag. (My bag stayed intact for 16 hours with #1 at which point I allowed AROM which kicked me into transition. With #2 my MW broke my water while I was pushing. With #3 my water broke on it's own while I was pushing.)

They will give you antibiotics while you're in labor, which you probably know from last time. If you don't want to be tied down for your whole labor with an IV, request that the meds be given through a heplock. Then you can be unhooked easily when the meds are in and hooked backup WITHOUT another needlestick later on if you need more than one dose. If the antibiotics tend to make you nausious (they did me) be sure you have some peppermint oil and put that on a cloth or something so you can smell it. It will help with the nausea.

Answer 2

No, maybe not. I had 2 pregnancies, one with, one without. But, your doctor will need to check just to make sure! best wishes : )

Answer 3

yes it does not go away. i had two children and strep b wth both. it is in your body. it dont go away.

Answer 4

I think that is something that you should ask your doctor.