Strep Infections
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Group B Strep Positive and Stressed!
Asked by C.C. from Tampa
on October 5, 2010
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Hi Moms -- I'm expecting our 2nd daughter and recently tested positive for Group B Strep. My first pregnance was awesome, little to no discomfort and negative for GBS....
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- Don't stress. I have 4 kids and my 1st was the quickest, my time in labor was longer with each child and they were born further from their due date with each pregnanc...
- I had the same issue, except that I decided to go swimming in a chlorinated pool- that killed that bacteria. When I went for my final checkup, I no longer tested posi...
- My first pregnancy I was in labor from 1:00 AM until 10:59 PM the following night. My second one I went into labor around 5:00 AM and had her at 12:28 PM that day. So ...
Peeling Hands
Asked by N.A. from Greensboro
on October 9, 2006
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My oldest son's hands are peeling really bad the palms of his hands almost looked diseased. I had my mother-in-law take him to the doctor and they said it was from whe...
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- Try the Gold Bond lotion it works miracles. My father in law is diabetic and he had large cracks in his fingers and hands and the Gold Bond healed them within a week o...
- My oldest daughter's hands and bottom peel every time she gets strep. It is caused from the scarlet fever virus which is the same as strep, we just have advanements in...
- i did when I was little. My hands did it when I was about 5. I believe it was from Strep throat. What it is is little kids put their hands in there mouths and the infe...
Tonsil Removal
Asked by J.H. from Salt Lake City
on March 27, 2008
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my 6 year old is getting her tonsils and adnoids out on the 8th of April, and I find my self worrying. I think my biggest fear of course is putting her to sleep. Any o...
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- My daughter now 7 1/2, had her T/A at age 4. She did great and yes it was hard watching her "go to sleep". That was heart wrenching. It was calm and peaceful but fo...
- Hi, Just wanted to assuage your fears somewhat. My daughter also had her tonsils and adenoids out. It was such a huge difference. We struggled for years with infectio...
- I just wanted to suggest that you have a vaporizer handy for after she gets home from the hospital. The nights are the worst because they aren't drinking & their thro...
Miscarriage
Asked by J.C. from Providence
on December 10, 2007
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I recently had a miscarriage at 10 weeks pregnant and am having a hard time dealing with it. This would have been our 4th child and my husband and I were so excited a...
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- read this ... it might help.www.whazzup.typepad.com/moving_on
- What you're feeling is part of the normal process of grieving. Don't beat yourself up over what you're feeling now, and although it's a lot easier to say "don't feel...
- Of course you are not being to emotional! I know what you are going through, I just had one in the end of Sept begining of Oct and I did the same thing I questioned q...
I'm Strep B Positive, and Am Really Dissapointed.
Asked by B.H. from Los Angeles
on June 14, 2008
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I went to my midwife appointment yesterday and found out I was Strep B positive which means I will have to be hooked up to I.V. antibiotics during my birthing time. I'...
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- Hi B., With my son, I had 6 or 8 rounds of antibiotics for my GBS, and I didn't get a yeast infection. So hopefully you don't have to get that many rounds and yo...
- I'm sorry you're not going to have the birth experience that you dreamed in your head. However, being GBS+ is fairly common and while unharmful to you it's very danger...
- I would certainly ask your midwife or a doctor if it's safe to take probiotics for a couple weeks before and after your antibiotic doses. I myself have never (knock on...
Seeking Other Moms Tested for GBS (Group B Strep)
Asked by H.B. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2006
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I Just learned that I tested positive for Group B strep, I've heard that as long as I get pennicillian during labor that the baby should be fine. Wanted to hear from o...
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- I had that when i delivered my son now 4 and he turned out wonderful. Just make sure to tell them that as soon as you get to the hospital when you are in labor so they...
- Hi H., This is very common in women, as long as your doctor knows about it everything will be ok. Here is some information for you. I hope it helps. ...
- H.... I have not read any other responses to your query, so I apologize if this is duplicate info! GBS is a naturally ocurring bacteria in 25-40% of women. It is NOT...
Tonsillectomy Timing
Asked by J.W. from Washington DC
on August 10, 2010
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My daughter has chronic tonsillitis and sleep apnea, and two ENTs have recommended surgery to remove her tonsils. Unfortunately, it took forever to get the consult ap...
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- My daughter is having hers out on September 17th. I am praying that it helps with the temper tantrums in the mornings after the interrupted sleep at night, prying her...
- My daughter had her tonsils removed, adnoids shaved and tubes put in her ears for chronic infection and sleep apnea when she was 3. The results were phenomenal and I t...
- I remember having my tonsils out when I was in 2nd grade. I only missed a week of school and then for another week I had "modified" activity (no gym class). That bei...
Bummed About Group B Strep Results
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on June 30, 2010
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I have tested positive for Group B strep and now will have to be given (I think it's mandatory anyway) IV antibiotics during labor and delivery. I am a needle-phobe a...
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- My 4th & last pregnancy is when I tested positive. But when I went to the hospital, for no reason other than I was tired of being pregnant, they told me I was only 1...
- After what happened with my sister after birth of her son I wouldn't risk going without antibiotics. I know I delivered all three of my kids without an IV or pain meds...
- You can ask for the IV to be placed in your foot. That way you don't have to look at it... but if you're planning on walking it will need to be taped up your leg so it...
I Think My 4 Year Old Has Her First Ear Infection
Asked by R.H. from Phoenix
on January 28, 2008
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My daughter had strep throat last Monday. They gave her a 10 day dose of the Z-Pack. She just woke up early this morning complaining that her ear hurts on the inside. ...
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- Dear R.: There are awesome children's earache/infection formulas made by some Chinese herbal medicine companies, sold by licensed acupuncturists or at acupuncture s...
- I would call the office. Our son has always taken the Z-pack for ear infections, but when we went in last week, the doctor said for some reason, many strains of ear i...
- My daughter had several ear infections as an infant. After 2 rounds of antibiotics I got leary. I turned to homeopathic ways. There are 2 things. I'm not sure what...
28 Weeks Pregnant Just Found Out I Have GROUP B STREP!
Asked by S.A. from Spokane
on March 15, 2011
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My doctor just told me I have Group B strep. Im FREEKIN out! I dont really understand how I got it. I did not have it with my first baby. Im so scared from what i have...
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- I am surprised they swabbed you so early! Most docs don't swab for that until 36-38 weeks. It can come and go and come again before then. Some people just "carry" i...
- It's not a big deal as long as you inform the hospital and they give you the antibiotics during labor. I had it with my second and not my first as well. It's just "one...
- Okay, calm down, you know it early and that is good. Your doctor can give you antibiotics and you will be clear for delivery. It is in delivery when it can be passed t...
