Group B Strep (GBS)
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Group B Strep
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on August 11, 2006
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This is my third pregnancy (I'm 8 weeks) and I just found out I have group B strep. I guess the lab found it in my urine sample. I'm a little freaked out. I'm not s...
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- I just read the responses. I tested positive with two of my three pregnancies. My doctor gave antibiotics during labor and delivery for all three because I had teste...
- Seconding what everyone else has already said, this is very common and not to worry. I tested positive with my 2nd pregnancy. Because my first labor had been very qu...
- This is waaaaay too early for you to be checked for this. Yes, it is no big deal. Putting you on antibiotics now is completely unecessary. Very common for women to hav...
Group B Strep
Asked by E.R. from Portland
on December 8, 2006
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At my last doctors appointment I was tested for Group B Strep and my results came back positive. My doctor told me that it is treated when you are in labor, by giving...
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- E....I have to tell you that I also tested positive for Group B Strep, and the doctors did not seem the least bit worried, so I didn't worry. They said it was very co...
- i was diagnosed with gbs in my second pregnancy and found out that it can also bring on early labor and if you have quick labor under 10 hours they wont have enough ti...
- Hi E., With my oldest child my water broke but my labor stopped. I was in labor(off & on) on pitocin for 5 days. They did a strep B test and it was positive. The...
Resistant Group B Strep
Asked by A.R. from State College
on June 27, 2009
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I was just wondering if anyone has ever tested positive for group B strep urinary tract infection that wouldn't clear up with normal rounds of antibiotics. This is cu...
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- Hi A.. I tested positive for Group B Strep with both of my children. Both times, two different doctors, all that they did was put me on a drip antibiotic during la...
- Most urniary are cause by bacteria and if you are always taking antibiotics that doesn't help. Our body will become immune to antibiotic that is suppose to clear up th...
- i had such a problem with tract infections all of my last pregnancy. i thought when you had GBS though, that you are a carrier of group b strep no matter what and du...
Group B Strep
Asked by C.M. from Phoenix
on April 25, 2008
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Hello. I am 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and just found out that I tested positive for Group B Strep. My OB said it is nothing to worry about, they just give ...
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- My midwife had me use tea tree oil vaginal suppositories, which you can get at the healthfood store and/or garlic clove suppository. The garlic is peeled then you str...
- Hi C., I also tested positive for Group B when I was pregnant. I still don't really understand what it is or how you contract it. But, as for the treatment at the h...
- Hey C., I also have Group B Strep. Your doctor is right it really is nothing to worry about. Just make sure if you think you are going into labor to get to the ho...
Group B Strep
Asked by M.F. from Chicago
on February 15, 2007
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My strep test came back positive and I have three weeks left until my due date. My doctor didn't suggest being induced, even though antibiotics during labor is the be...
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- I was GBS+ with my 8 week old son. I am also a RN on the postpartum unit and see it all the time. You do not need to be induced for that reason. It would be best to ge...
- Hello M.! I too was diagnosed with Group B, and was administered an antibiotic through IV during my hospital stay when I went in with contractions. I was also al...
- Hi M., I had Group B Strep with my daughter. I did end up being induced but I don't think that was why they induced me. I think you can go into labor normally and...
Group B Strep
Asked by A.W. from Springfield
on December 30, 2008
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and just found out that I tested positive for Group B Strep. I have tried to educate myself through various literature about risks to my newborn...
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- Dear A., I know this is easy for me to say, but try not to worry. I too had a Group B Strep baby 15 years ago. Back then, there was no testing. I went into labor h...
- I tested positive with my son who is 5 now! I got to the hospital 40 min. before he was born and they did NOT have time to get the meds in me before he came out - He w...
- A., I tested positive with both of my kids. I was planned induced both time. They wanted me there the night before to start the antibiotics. My second baby decided she...
Group B Strep
Asked by E.R. from New York
on December 12, 2008
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Hi, I am 36 weeks pregnant and was just informed that Group B Strep was detected in my last urine sample. They said I will have to have IV administered antibiotics d...
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- Hi E.! Congrats on the baby! I was GBS + with my second and got antibiotics in labor with no side effects at all.. I am also a maternity nurse who works in the well ...
- I had strep b too. Just take the antibiotics. It's better to be safe than sorry.
- Hi E.; Do not worry, I had it with 2 out of my 4 children. It was given to me at least half a hour before delivery and everything was fine. Good luck! M.
Group B Strep
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on December 13, 2007
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Hi everyone,
After much deliberation I think my husband and I are thinking of trying for a third baby. However, one thing I hadn't thought about was the fact that ...
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- I wouldn't worry about it. I am Group B positive as well. I am currently pregnant with my second daughter. I know a few other people that are positive aswell. I bel...
- HI there, We just had our third child one year ago and it has been a lot of work but wonderful to see the sibblings play and laugh together. They are all so close... ...
- Well reading the other responses my adicve is about the same. I have four little ones my third pregnancy Iwas positive and fourth i wasnt. So if want another baby the...
Positive Group B Strep
Asked by D.V. from Dallas
on April 28, 2009
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Hello! I am 37 weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. My OB informed me yesterday that my Group B Strep screen came back positive. He explained that I would be on antibio...
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- No worries:) I would ask about being induced however, but that is just so that you can ensure that you get two doses of antibiotics in you before delivery. I actually ...
- I was group b positive with both my pregnancies. With the first one they gave me oral antibiotics (they really don't do this often anymore though) and with the 2nd the...
- Hi. I had it with my 1st pregnancy, but not my 2nd. I was induced and was able to get both doses of the antibiotic before I delivered. The antibiotic did burn a bi...
Group B Strep
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on August 20, 2009
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I've just been told I tested positive for Group B Strep. It's a surprise and after reading more about it online I'm kinda freaked out. I did not test positive for my...
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- I don't have anything else to add, just that I agree you have nothing to worry about. I too tested postive for this and was told it was very common. I remember think...
- When I was pregnant with my first child 9 years ago, they didn't even test for this, so I was surprised to learn about it when I was pregnant with my son last year. I...
- A lot of people test positive for this. We have lots of bacteria on and in our body that don't affect us because of our immune system, but our babies don't have a good...
