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Tested Positive for Group-B Strep
The doctor's office just called and said my Group-B Strep culture was positive. ... During delivery it is possible for the baby to contract GBS but it is .... My GBS Came Out Positive and I Am Due in 16 Days This Is 2Nd Pregnancy! ...
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- Congrats on your new baby!! Don't worry about the Group B strep since you are having a c-section. I was positive too. When I went into labor, they gave me antibiotics ...
- I tested positive with my third child and was put on anti-biotics for two hours before my vaginal delivery. I had no problems breastfeeding. I think the only danger is...
- Ask to have both you and your son rceieve antibiotics as a precaution. My oldest 12 year old son was born with Group B strep and was hospitalized for 10 days. It w...
Anyone Else Test Positive for Group B Strep (GBS)??
yes, i also tested positive for group B strep in my last pregnancy. the doctor gave me .... I tested positive for GBS during my first pregnancy last summer, ...
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- You are very lucky that you did not have this with the first one as well. I tested positive with all three. Please do not stress out about it.. Just make sure that ...
- Yes, I tested positive with two of my three boys. There is nothing to worry about. Your doctor will put fluids in your system via IV to avoid transferring it to your ...
- My best friend tested positive and everything is just fine. She had the medicine given to her right when she got to the hospital and the baby is a healthy 1 year old.
Strep-B
I also tested positive for Strep-B with my second child. I was never given any medication during the pregnancy, just at delivery. I wouldn't be concerned ...
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- like the others, i just wanted to assure you that its no big deal. just part of the normal flora in some women. i am surprised that they even tested you, AND gave you ...
- Hi J., I was Strep B positive with both my boys. I never received any meds until I was in labor. They started IV antibiotics when I got to the hospital with my ...
- I tested positive for this as well when I was pregnant with my first child. I never had to take medicine for 3 days though. I just had to have certain type of IV the...
Group B Strep
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 ...
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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...
5 Months Pregnant with a Sore Throat
Colds are quite common during pregnancy. Pregnant women tend to be more susceptible as ... K. I had strep throat when I was pregnant & it was just dredful! ...
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- take the flavor packet out of Ramen noodles and make a broth out of it. it helps with sore throat and other problems. My husband use to get bronchitits every year till...
- WIth a sore throat I would say CALL THE DR!!! Reason being I waited for almost a week and then found out I had a horrible case of strep throat--was told that can happ...
- I recommend you to ask your Doctor... Your Doctor know what's best for you... Take care of yourself and new Baby Girl coming soon... M.
Has Anyone Taken Macrobid for UTI During Pregnancy?
After my pregnancy & birth, it has seemed to subside so I have only had maybe ... macrobid pregnancy · taking macrobid during pregnancy · strep recurrence ...
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- i am a labor and delivery nurse and patients take this all the time. it is prescribed VERY often and i have never seen any problems associated with it. better to clea...
- I am prone to UTI's. My doctor said it was safe although, there is an over the counter medicine called AZO that works just as well. You may want to ask the pharmacist...
- It's been a while but I'm pretty sure it was macrobid I was taking for my UTI issues while pregnant. It was bad enough that I actually took some each time as a preven...
Fever During Pregnancy. What to Do?
I have never had a fever during pregnancy, but am worried I am next. ... I had strep in my first trimester, so high fever, on medication and everything ...
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- Tylenol products are safe to take during pregnancy. There is also a whole list of other OTC products that are safe, but I suggest you call your doctor's office to get...
- As the others said, tylenol is safe. Cool baths, cold compresses, and stuff like that would help too. Fevers are only a concern in pregnancy in the first few weeks (li...
- Drink fluids, don't worry about it unless it is above 100 and feel free to call your doctor on any recommendations on what you can help to reduce the fever. I had s...
Seeking Info on Preventing GBS in Early Pregnancy
I had group B strep with my first pregnancy, but not my second. It's not something that you ... Penicillin is how Group Beta Strep is treated during labor. ...
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- S., I'm a Labor and Delivery nurse and I used to work in the NICU...here's the best info I can offer. There is no way to prevent GBS...it generally grows in most wome...
- She needs to get another OB. This one sounds like they are not thinking of her and her baby's best interests. Is she in Metairie?
- Penicillin is how Group Beta Strep is treated during labor. One 7-10 day dosing of penicillin should cover the infection, be sure to take all of the medicine.
"My Ob Doctor and I Disagree"
I would do some research on the Strep B-I think that it can come and go during pregnancy, but it is only a worry in the end. I don't see why he would have ...
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- If you don't want to take the test, DON'T. My doctors ran over me during my pregnancy and didn't inform me about what tests were for or my option not to do them. You a...
- I tested positive for Group B Strep before my 12th week, can't remember exactly when, and from the research I did you don't need to get the antibiotics so far before d...
- Lots of good advice so far! Definitely check again about changing drs and don't let them bully you around. About the GBS, I am guessing that the GBS showed up in your ...
Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy
Bacterial Vaginosis During Pregnancy. Hi Mamas, I was diagnosed with bacterial ... with my pregnancy or delivery though I was Group B Strep positive. ...
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- Hello J., did your OB take a culture to figure out WHICH bacteria are causing the problem? At this point I would insist that he either get a culture done, or I wou...
- Hi J., I had BV in my last trimester and gave birth 2 days after I was diagnosed, which was 2.5 weeks early. The birth went very smoothly, and my baby is just fine ...
- I was dx'd with severe bv around 7 mos; I prayed and cut almost all sugar from my diet, and it cleared up; that pregnancy went (very very) late. I didn't take any m...
