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Gbs during pregnancy ?
What exactly is that? I have it but im confused. How will it effect me giving birth ?
I'm also GBS + and all that really means is that I will be given IV antibiotics during Labour tomatoes sure my baby doesn't become infected. Roughly half of all women have GBS and don't know because it doesn't cause any problems for us. It isn't picked up until pregnancy because there is never a reason to test for it until then. Please have the antibiotics as there is a chance your baby could contact GBS in the birth canal and in some rare cases babies have died as a result.
I have it, when I go into labor I'll be getring the antibiotics because the 2 people who told me they had it while pregnant said their babies got infected. O
The test is a little uncomfortable (I mean it feels like they're swabbing your butt hole) but it's quick and easy.
Gbs is a bacteria any woman can have in andaround her vagina (not just pregnant women) that is typically harmless. On occasion a baby whose mama carries this bacteria can contact it and get very very sick, which is why must providers routinely test for it. If you test positive you'll missy likely be given iv antibiotics throughout labor to minimize the risk of baby getting sick.
Warning: the antibiotic stings really bad, especially when they first start a new bag. Use your breathing if this becomes necessary for you. Also antibiotics can lead to yeast infections, for you and baby. If you test positive, eat lots of yogurt to help reduce that risk. Yeast infection (in your vag) just after giving birth is probably excruciating! And you can get them on your nipples too, and your baby can get a yeast infection in his/her mouth. This can cause some problems with breastfeeding, especially if you've never breastfed before!
Gbs is a bacteria any woman can have in andaround her vagina (not just pregnant women) that is typically harmless. On occasion a baby whose mama carries this bacteria can contact it and get very very sick, which is why must providers routinely test for it. If you test positive you'll missy likely be given iv antibiotics throughout labor to minimize the risk of baby getting sick.
Warning: the antibiotic stings really bad, especially when they first start a new bag. Use your breathing if this becomes necessary for you. Also antibiotics can lead to yeast infections, for you and baby. If you test positive, eat lots of yogurt to help reduce that risk. Yeast infection (in your vag) just after giving birth is probably excruciating! And you can get them on your nipples too, and your baby can get a yeast infection in his/her mouth. This can cause some problems with breastfeeding, especially if you've never breastfed before!
I just did a little research ... often intravenous antibiotics. (Antibiotics through an IV) when you go into labor and every four hours during labor. You can always tell them no. 1 in 200 babies delivered with moms that are carriers of gbs will actually get infected. Antibiotics decrease the chance
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