Im 37 weeks pregnant today

[2010afroro]

I was told at my 37 week appointment that i have group b strep. I am terrified. I have a 2 year old n wen i was pregnant with him i didnt have it but i have it with my daughter. I have to be on antibiotics right wen i go into labor. Has anyone esle experienced group b strep n if so how was ur experience??

[2010afroro]

Thank u so much. Its just a scary news to hear.

[Flickan]

I had it with my last pregnancy.  I walked in got on the IV drip of antibiotics.  The worst part was I had a super long labor which means I was on fluids for a long time. After 24 hours on fluids your baby will be slightly bigger from all that water weight. I finally had an emergency c section she she came out 7 lbs 14oz. I figure that she w I uldve been 7 12ish if it wasn't for the fluids.

[Mrs_Carrasco]

I tested positive for it and I delivered my baby boy February 3. I was also terrified when I found out. Everything went great. I was given the antibiotics as soon as i got there and 4 hours later i got the 2nd dose. I got to go home the next day with my healthy baby boy. Good luck ladies wish you all the best and I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[elidania9188]

I tested positive as well,they told me not to worry that ill be on antibiotics and that they'll have the baby on observation for two nights.

[Yaya_jajaneyrogers]

But you know the best part of it all, is that it isn't a sexually transmitted disease, it is a common bacteria infection, and it can be treated. It doesn't mean you aren't healthy. But since I've been pregnant every test I've taken I've been concerned about, so i understand. You want to be your healthiest.

[Yaya_jajaneyrogers]

I tested negative for it, But don't be afraid. As long as you get the antibiotics your baby will be fine. The antibiotics will protect your little one from meningitis