I Just found out today, i was infected with GBS...She told me not to worry about it...But this is my baby...And im scared azz hell, i dont know what to expect....im doing research on it, and how can my doctor tell me not to worry about it...this gbs can kill my baby...She told me they will give me antibiotics when im in labor...
What cause GBS???
Has anyone was infected is this, and what happen to your baby???
Please help...Im really freaking out....
37wks
2007-06-29 08:46:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
There is SO much misinformation about GBS.
First of all, it is usually a transient infection with no manifested symptoms that can come and go throughout your pregnancy.
If you swab positive mid-pregnancy, you can test negative at the end without every having had antibiotic treatment.
The antibiotics given during labour are prophylactic in nature, meaning they are just given as a precaution. However, there is NO research to support that they improve outcomes or reduce risk in any way.
Why? Because complications from GBS are extremely low and usually involve respiratory complications.
The best course of treatment is to observe the baby after birth for respiratory distress, but the overwhelming majority of mothers don't actually need the antibiotics. It's more for hospital liability than for patient or baby safety.
As a new mom, if you're truly concerned, then you can ask for a late pregnancy swab, or retest, usually around 36-38 weeks. If it's negative, no worries.
If it is, the best course of treatment is not to have routine antibiotics, but to monitor the baby's status. With or without them, the baby could develop symptoms, although this is rare.
To check for the presence of an active infection, you could ask for a C-reactive protein test to reveal whether an active infection were truly present and then antibiotics would truly be indicated, not precautionary in nature.
2007-06-29 09:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Catherine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have the antibiotics while you are in labour the chances of anything happening to your baby are practical zero.
The risk is that your baby will try or will take a breath while still in your vaginal area and inhale the GBS into their lungs. This is where the problems start. But even if that does happen it is treatable with antibiotics.
10 years ago they weren't even testing for GBS in pregnant woman.
If you end up having a section you won't have to worry at all.
2007-06-29 15:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by yzerswoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had three babies and had GBS with all three, my second kiddo came so fast I didn't even have time to take the anitbiotics. And he's fine. Calm down. You're doc will know what precautions to take. Get in the the hospital as soon as your water breaks, or when your contractions are strong enough that you know you're in labor. Tell them you are GBS positive and the nurses will handle it well. Tons of women are infected with GBS. Death is extremely rare, only when actions are not taken. It's going to be okay!
2007-06-29 15:57:12 · answer #3 · answered by threecrowleyboys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not actually "infected" with GBS, it is a normal part of vaginal and rectal bacterial flora. You will be treated so your baby does not pick it up during delivery because it can cause infection with newborns. This testing and treatment are very routine and standard procedure now.
I work in diagnostic microbiology and perform this culture testing. We find GBS in pregnant women all the time because, again, it is a normal part of the adult vaginal flora.
You don't need to worry.
2007-06-29 16:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by Thea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only theory I have heard and some believe is that women colonized with Group B strep do not wipe from front to back when using the toilet. Anal sex is another possible explanation. Since the bacteria is normal in your digestive tract, these do seem to be reasonable explanations. It is not the 'official' line.
Most women who are positive for GBS have no problems with their babies.
Some doctors are now testing earlier in pregnancy because GBS appears to cause preterm deliveries (that is why it is more common in preemies). If you test positive then, you will immediately be given antibiotics to eliminate infection and possible preterm delivery.
2007-06-29 17:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am actually going through this right now and I am currently 6 months pregnant. When my ob told me I was freaking out and she kept reassuring me everything will be fine, although I am already on medication for it, just antibiotics. She did inform me that if I did not take care of it it could cause cervical cancer but I am treating it now.
Don't worry, I know it's scary but as long as the doctor is aware of it and is assuring you that everything will be fine, just try to relax.....I hope it all works out!
2007-06-29 15:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by oOoLaLaiTzSina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALM DOWN!!!!
I had it too the only thing they do is give you antibiotics when you are laboring and it solves everything. Our daughter was fine. its only harmful if you don't know its there and they don't take care of it. Your OB-GYN seems to be on the ball so don't worry about it.
2007-06-29 15:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by maxtonamvl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dr's make it out to be A LOT worse than it really is... don't worry.. and PLEASE research it before consenting to medication.. you really don't need it.
2007-06-29 15:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by JulyMommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋