If you were group b strep positive, would you have the antibiotics in labour?

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Weighing up the risks of baby getting group B strep versus the side effects of antibiotics (impact on microbiome development, antibiotic resistance, thrush, etc)

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I had it and had the antibiotic with my son. He hasn’t developed any issues from it and he’s 5 now.

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Had AB’s with both of my kids and they’re happy and healthy and have never needed antibiotics yet for anything since their birth. Also they never had thrush either of them so it worked for us

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https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/planning-baby/group-b-strep-infection
I'd definitely explore your concerns with your healthcare provider and by speaking with a pediatrician who can best advise you on a GBS infection in a newborn as far as risk, incidence, treatment (which would include IV antibiotics directly to the baby) and provide the best/evidence based information.

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I didnt even have it and I still got the antibiotics to be safe. I went to labour before I got my results back.

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Had it with both precious kiddos. They are completely fine and I never took the antibiotics. Up to you though and it’s a personal decision whether you choose to or not. I encourage you to do your research. 😃

If you were group b strep positive, would you have the antibiotics in labour?

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