Can group B strep be passed on if you have a c-section? I tested positive with my second child (4 years ago) and my Dr. is doing another test in a week (I am 36 weeks pregnant now). Both of my boys and now my daughter are all c-sections.
2007-03-21 11:50:41 · 5 answers · asked by sittinncat 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am asking this now because if I tested positive with my second child shouldn't I still test positive now? And if that is the case then why are they testing me again if I was positive before?
2007-03-21 12:48:44 · update #1
I didn't think so, b/c it lives in the vagina but I found that Group B strep can be transmitted if your water breaks prior to your c-section. Although I think this is highly unlikely.
2007-03-21 11:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by krispeds 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don`t think so , I believe the bacteria only lives in the vagina, you might want to ask your doctor. i gave birth to all 3 of my children vaginal and i have always tested positive. They are all health. ( 21 weeks prego) congratulations on your fourth baby
2007-03-21 18:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by octavia137 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No...as Group B is found in the vagina...ask your Dr to be sure...they give you antibiotics anyways to be sure.
2007-03-21 19:19:35 · answer #3 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its in the vagina. You should be ok. I am curious though as to why they are checking if you already know you are a C-Section.
2007-03-21 19:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by maxtonamvl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's passed through the vagina.
2007-03-21 18:57:06 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋