Group B Strep Positive

[tasha91_]

Ughhhh 8 days until due date and I'm nervous about labor because of my Group B status. I been reading up on it but what does it mean?

[tasha91_]

Thanks you guys, I'll be sure to go to the hospital once I think I'm in labor so I'm can get the antibiotics I need so nothing goes wrong and so I can be at ease during delivery

[ady_f]

I also have it too, they said it's perfectly normal that a lot of women get it, all they do is administer antibiotics through your iv while in labor, no muss no fuss :)

[myangellaila]

I think they try to give it to you at least 24 hours before your actual deliver and I've never heard of anyone's baby actually getting sick that had it so I wouldn't worry

[Elixy128]

Take pro biotics and when u get the antibiotics ask for a heating pad

[momtoscarlett]

I have it too :( i have 5 days left and I'm nervous too!

[wyattsmom2015]

Don't be too worried the odds are kinda rare like 1 in 1200 have some issues. I think that is the odds anyway. I am hoping for the best.

[wyattsmom2015]

You are not alone. I just found out two days ago that I am as well. This is baby number six for me and my last came pretty fast. I plan to have this baby at the birthing center I had my last at. I have to be sure to go in as soon as I am in labor. My last only took about an hour once labor started. I need to make sure they have time to set up and administer the antibiotics.

Strep b is just a digestive bacteria that is common in adults and older children. It can just cause some problems in newborns and the problems can be severe and sometimes fatal.

[KaitlynHill]

You should be fine as well as your baby just make sure your nurses and staff are aware you are group B strep positive. They will have to give you antibiotics before and I believe during labor and your baby may need to receive antibiotics after labor. I had it with my older daughter and all was fine:)