I have gbs and im concerned I will pass this to the baby.
2007-02-12 01:07:22 · 10 answers · asked by chan 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Great Boob Syndrome?
2007-02-12 01:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
You absolutely do NOT have to Bottlefeed. If you want to breasfeed then do so. It is the best thing for your baby and if you are comfortable with it go ahead! Breastfeeding does NOT pass GBS from a mother to her baby. Women colonized with GBS may breastfeed without worrying about harming their newborns. Just remember to always, keep hands and nipple area clean. GOOD LUCK & CONGRATS!!!
2007-02-12 01:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by all_around_tha_mullberri_busch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you are wanting to breastfeed and are GBS positive you have nothing stopping you. the ONLY time you have to worry about passing it to your baby is during birth (because it only lives in your vagina and/or rectum) but you will be given antibiotics before you give birth so even that won;t be a problem. breastmilk is totally free of this bacteria, so do NOT worry! i am also GBS positive and breast fed my 2 children and plan to do the same for this next one :) relax! whatever you choose will be just fine
2007-02-12 04:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by StinaMommie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Group B Strep?
No, almost 50% of people are "infected" with Group B Strep if anything breastfeeding will provide antibodies.
The ONLY infection that you shouldn't breastfeed with is HIV, and even then if you live in place with unsafe water it is safer to breastfeed with HIV then not.
2007-02-12 01:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a good idea.
Group B streptococcus (group B strep) is a bacterium that causes life-threatening infections in newborn infants. Group B strep can also cause serious diseases in pregnant women, the elderly, and adults with other illnesses. The letter "B" refers to a classification of bacteria in the genus Streptococcus according to the makeup of the organism's cell wall.
2007-02-12 01:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by Jet 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You will receive antibiotics before you give birth so you don't pass it to the baby during birth. It only lives in your vagina so there's no reason to not breast feed because of it. You can't pass it on through breast milk.
2007-02-12 01:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by Melissa J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not sure if this website will help. I would call a lactation nurse to be sure. Good luck.
2007-02-12 01:17:26 · answer #7 · answered by luvthbaby2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could talk to the lactation consultant or your doctor and see what they would suggest, there might be a way for you to breastfeed if that is what you want, if you would rather bottle feed that is ok too, its your decision.
good luck.
2007-02-12 01:10:51 · answer #8 · answered by puppy love 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
www.gbs.org.uk has a discussion forum, they would be better informed than me - why don't you try them?
2007-02-12 01:12:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's gbs ??
2007-02-12 01:09:39 · answer #10 · answered by a1tommyL 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋