Anyone had group B strep?

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Anyone suffered with group B strep? I’ve just being informed that I have it but I don’t really know what it is or what it means?

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I had it with my two previous pregnancy. It means you are a carrier for Group B Strep, so when you go into labor they will start you on antibiotics. The antibiotics are to prevent transferring it to the baby during delivery. Some hospitals will keep you an extra day to monitor the baby for a bit longer.

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Yup! I tested positive at my very first OB appointment! All it means is that i will need IV antibiotics during labor to prevent baby from being exposed. It may also mean a longer stay on the hospital after baby is born that way they can observe for potential infection.

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Me!👋🏼 just gotta be on antibiotics during labor via IV. They administer it every 4 hours. Not bad just annoying 😕

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Totally asymptomatic for mommas, but can cause severe infection in baby if not treated (pneumonia, sepsis, meningitis, etc)

Anyone had group B strep?

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