Group strep b

[E89]

Does anybody else have this ? Or have been treated for it in the past. I'm due in just over two weeks and can't stop panicking about it. I know you need antibiotics during labor to prevent the baby getting infected. But then I read about late onset group strep b.. Which the baby can get up until 3 months old, which can cause meningitis, but you can't prevent it?? Does anybody know about this ?  Thanks :)

[pregoRita]

I tested positive had the antibiotics during labor my baby boy is now a healthy 9 yr old .. dont google it

[mrsemmett]

6 months*

[mrsemmett]

Im sure theese ladys r right stop googeling!!! Honesly it only puts so many doubts & thoughts in ur mind. If u r concerned about anything talk it thro with ur midwife. I no as I stated googeling wen I was told I had slightly to much atomic fluid my last pregnancy I googled & worried myself sick for 2 days & 2 nights!! Wen I told my midwife she gave me the same advise im giving u go straight to her with any questions that is wot they r there for :-) my baby is a healthy happy chubby bouncy months old now! Try not to worry to much x

[EstrellaRuiz]

I had it my last pregnancy, my daughter is fine. Just make sure your doctor or midwife that's delivering your baby knows and they hook you up to the antibiotics... It really was nothing.

[Jsyska]

You can't prevent it.   It's normal vaginal bacteria.  Some women have it and some women dont.  

[KBishop]

I had tested positive for step b when I had my first son. It is really not a big deal. I freaked out about it at first too. You have to go to the hospital as soon as your water breaks or you think you are in labor because it takes about 4 hours of antibiotics before you deliver. Then you have to stay in the hospital for 48 hrs after delivery.