GBS !!!

[Carmeeeen]

I'm 37 weeks & my doctor told me I was GBS positive . Did anyone have it also? I'm very afraid it may harm my baby

[wife_and_mama2014]

A lot of women have it unfortunately! I think actually 1 in 3 women carry it. You and baby will be okay, they will have you on an IV during labor and delivery giving you antibiotics through it so baby doesn't get it and get sick.

[expectingmommy5162014]

I heard it's no big deal!

[doulamommy]

Gbs is a bacteria any woman can have in andaround her vagina (not  just pregnant women) that is typically harmless. On occasion a baby whose mama carries this bacteria can contact it and get very very sick, which is why must providers routinely test for it. If you test positive you'll missy likely be given iv antibiotics throughout labor to minimize the risk of baby getting sick.
Warning: the antibiotic stings really bad, especially when they first start a new bag. Use your breathing if this becomes necessary for you. Also antibiotics can lead to yeast infections, for you and baby. If you test positive, eat lots of yogurt to help reduce that risk. Yeast infection (in your vag) just after giving birth is probably excruciating! And you can get them on your nipples too, and your baby can get a yeast infection in his/her mouth. This can cause some problems with breastfeeding, especially if you've never breastfed before!
But if you have the antibiotic, I've never heard of a baby getting sick with it.

[tishaxx]

Only some women  have group b strep when  pregnant it only  occurs while pregnant and then after baby is born it goes its affected both my pregnancys I went into early labour and my first daughter obviously had it group b strep made my waters go at 12 weeks and I didn't go into labour until 23weeks my baby had another infection because my waters went early and with my 2nd baby my waters didn't brake but I went into early labour at 21+6days and they both passed  they couldn't do anything because they were both small  but my 2nd daughter had an infection in her stomach it was like a  grey cloudy fluid in her stomach but I didn't know what infection my 2nd baby had but its more likely gonna happen again with my 4th pregnancy I'm nearly 10weeks I'm confused and scared but group b strep I'm a carrier and it affected me it doesn't affected every pregnant women so don't panic but make sure you ask them bout taking it before going into labour  then every 4hours

[shortanddumpy1]

Doulamommy has given you the best advice. Like she says every woman can be a carrier. It doesnt just affect pregnant women and it doesnt just disapear after birth. Try not to worry about scare stories as now your medical team know you will be treated in the best possible way for your situation. They know early enough to have a care plan in place. They deal with it daily as it is common almost one in three mummies will carry it. Try to enjoy your pregnancy obviously be informed but try not to worry to much. It is a problem that tends to pass to the baby only during labour as it passes through the birrh canal. And you will have extra care and antibiotics for baby at this stage. good luck xxx

[tishaxx]

shortandumpy1 I no alot bout group b strep and yea you only have it when your pregnant and the doctors give the baby antibiotics threw an iv to baby you don't have it if your not pregnant and it goes after birth other wise I would of been given something for it to go after my to daughters so you only have it when pregnant only some people have group b strep and I'm only saying what happen to me people need to be awear bout what group b strep can do.  

[angelelaine]

I was told I have it too.  I'm 39 weeks. Don't freak out,  it's common & a bacteria that anyone can get.  My doctor just told me to be aware of when my water breaks to go directly to the hospital whether I'm having regular contractions or not so I can receive antibiotics so baby won't get sick.

[princesslo007]

Actually, if you are a carrier for the group b strep bacteria, you are always a carrier. It is only significant when you are pregnant because it can harm the baby. Its not something to worry about though, but doulamommy and shortanddumpy1 are both correct. It doesn't just magically appear for 9 months and then magically disappear after the baby is born.

[LucyMarie1991]

I have it also. It is completely harmless to us, it is only during labour and birth it is a problem as baby doesn't have a strong enough immune system to cope with it.
It definitely does NOT magically disappear after pregnancy, and there aren't any antibiotics that can be given so that you are clear of it. As it doesn't cause any problems for mum then they don't bother treating it. It also CAN NOT be passed on to your partner through sex. The only time it can be passed is during labour. This is the reason we are given IV antibiotics every four hours during labour, to give little one the best chances. If you get the IV then there will be no problems and baby will not contract it from you.
Honestly, there is no need to stress out. And don't listen to other people's horror stories. THE will NOT put you into pre-term labour. It will also not make your waters break prematurely. It is always present inside your body with no adverse effects. I am 27+5 and have had no adverse effects during my pregnancy due to GBS+.
You and baby will be completely fine. :) hope that we have helped put your mind at ease

[LucyMarie1991]

GBS* not THE. Lol!