No Antibiotics While Having Strep B?

[KatieBugIsSweet]

I wanted to know if anyone knows the pros and cons of either having the anti b iotics and not having them while in labor. Because im thinking of not being on them because I dont trust it. Help? Im due in 11 days so I need advice asap.

[KatieBugIsSweet]

Alright thanks everybody I will def be hooked to the iv then :) thanks for the advice

[shinieshoes]

My mother in law had it and they didn't give her antibiotics. It was almost 27 years ago but her precious boy died. I realize that was a long time ago and medicine is a lot more advanced now but it's just not worth the risk to your baby. Antibiotics are safe! Please take the antibiotics momma!

[Jennmommyof5]

Pretty much if u have it and u get the antibiotics ur baby will be fine especially if your having a natural birth .... its more important if ur having a natural over a csection

[proudmommy120612]

I just had a natural birth on the 26th and I had one dose of the antibiotics and my baby girl is fine

[Jennmommyof5]

All strep b is bacteria in the vaginal canal and if u dont take the antibiotic then  yes it can be very deadly for the baby and yes u can still have a natural birth while ob the antibiotics or after .... ive already had 4 births and had it with all of them even tho I've only had one natural birth .... and im not sure how many know this but if once u have it every pregnancy following u'll have it as well

[LucyMarie1991]

The antibiotics can't harm the baby. If you don't accept them and it passes to bubs then they can die. Do you really want to risk your innocent child's life because you 'didn't fancy the medication'? It's a no brainer in my opinion

[lilnbuttonsmom]

I have to have the antibiotics to. I googled the risks to baby if it is passed to them and it can be deadly or in the least make baby really sick, I am definitely breastfeeding to and my midwife said it's not a problem :)

[KatieBugIsSweet]

@thepenguinsrock did you have a natural birth? I want to do natural if I can still do natural with the iv I will but I've read that the antibiotics goes into your breastmilk and can harm the baby and im def breastfeeding

[KristiGG]

I have heard of babies being in nicu fighting for over a week if it transfers to them.  I personally would take it.  But talk it over with your doctor if you dont want to.  You would want them to know what is going on and watching for signs if baby gets it.  Good luck with your decision.

[thepenguinsrock]

If you don't take the antibiotics and your baby gets sick it's something that can threaten a newborns life so it's really not worth that risk. I had the drip during my labour i got 2 doses and my son was fine. :)

[proudFTMTeTe]

My doctor said if I ended up having it I had to get the antibiotics 3 hrs before labor so it won't be transferred to my baby I was assuming it wasn't a choice but if ur doctor gave it to u I think u should take it for ur baby safety #justmyopinion

[crisbabyeric]

I am in the same situation as you and I have taken my antib. I am waiting now for my results because I repeated my analysis

[lwolfe520]

If your doctor knows your pregnant and prescribed them to you I would take them and make sure to take them all until its done. Your doctor wouldn't try to hurt you or baby they go to school for many years they know what they are doing.