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Tested Positive for Group B Strep and I Am VERY Nervous!
The reason the test is done when it is is so that the results are back by the time most women go into labor. The risk of a baby contracting Group Beta Strep ...
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- I don't want to worry you because it's likely that everything will be fine, but my daughter had to be in the NICU for the first week of her life because I had the perf...
- Don't stress. Group B is such a common bacteria. I had it with my son (I was a little freaked out myself), the doc put an IV in me right away with an antibiotic. He...
- my friend had it with her second child and had the IV, with her third child she went in to have the IV but there was no time because the baby came too fast. all of her...
Strep B Infection
They ran test after test and found out that the mother had strep b and did NOT have any antibiotics during labor and delivery (she had her baby at home)and ...
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- webmd.com is a great site for medical questions. Its ran by leading doctors and is the best source on the net I have found. I have found if you google anything medic...
- Yes, I had strep B during my first pregnacy. I really didn't know much about it before my daughter was born. I remember that my doctor stressed the point of getting ...
- I tested positive for Strep with both of my pregnacys. This means you are a carrier. When you are in labor they will give you an IV of antibotics.If strep is passed to...
Group B Strep
I had group B strep with my first pregnancy and with my second they didn't even test me. They just assumed the chance it may be there. ...
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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...
Tested Positive for Group-B Strep
The doctor's office just called and said my Group-B Strep culture was positive. ... I understand that it's totally normal to test positive, but it's not ...
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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...
Questions About Strep Throat
... them he said even before the rapid test he was fairly certain she had it. ... I don't know much about strep but for the vomiting you might ask for some ...
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- As was told to you in a previous post, strep throat does not usually last more then a week and that is with taking antibiotics, usually shorter with the shot cause tha...
- Hi! Your situation doesn't sound quite right. Usually strep has a fever (often a high, persistent one). While I agree with the other posts that the vomiting could b...
- Hi, I have 4 children and they've all had it (except for baby, 2mo). It usually doesn't last more than a week. After about 3 to 5 days from the initial day they w...
Group B Strep
Have more, I wouldn't worry about Group B Strep too much. Although I really enjoy my 4 children .... labor pregnancy · strep a · baby nurseries · strep test ...
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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...
Group B Strep
MORE IMPORTANTLY, I found out that the CDC says that the percentage of babies that contract a GBS infection from mothers that test positive to Strep B is ...
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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.
Help! Kids Keep Getting Strep
My children are 4,5 and 7 years old and have had strep six times since Aug. of 2007. I am not sure what to do. ... symptoms of strep throat · strep test ...
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- Maybe you should try an ENT doctor first (Ears,Nose And Throat). It sounds like maybe tonsil issues that could be resolved with surgery. I know surgery is scary but af...
- 6 times i would definitely get them to a ent. My son gets dark circles under his eyes. His drs call them allergy bruises. You might want to check out another doctor...
- Have they not seen a ears, nose and throat doctor? If not request your doctor to put in a referrel. They will check into it and see how many times they have had strep ...
HELP! GBS Positive Test and past of Fissure - Would You Have C Section?
Ok so now I just found out that my GBS (Group B Strep) test came back positive! what the ......... I didn't even know what it was, I sure do now after lots ...
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- A. ~ Hi, I'm an OB nurse, so I hope this helps! First of all, relax. We've been testing and treating for GBS for about 10 years. Some women have it, some don't. I...
- I understand your fears. I have the same history you have. Most people will probably assume your major fear is the GBS. Yes, you want your child to be healthy-I am ...
- Why take chances? A planned c-section is not as bad as an emergency. I've had an emergency c-section, a vaginal birth, and a planned c-section. I'll take the planned...
Positive Group B Strep
Apr 28, 2009 ... My OB informed me yesterday that my Group B Strep screen came back ... b strep test pregnancy · signs symptoms of labor · women shoes ...
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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...
