Group B Strep FAQ
A description of Group B Strep and its serious but preventable effects on newborns. Questions from mothers and fathers and answers from the researcher of Group B Strep at the Center for Disease Control, OB/GYN's, Midwifes, and Group B Strep specialists. Birth stories of parents who have felt the effects of Group B Strep. More birth stories and questions welcome! How to join our mailing list if you have felt the effects of Group B Strep or would like to eductate yourself further so you can then, in turn, eductate the public.
This FAQ about Group B Strep was compiled and written by cheryls@wco.com (Cheryl Sandberg) with numerous contributions by others.
For those of you with the urge to do some more research on the subject: http://www.angelfire.com/ca/gbstrep/index.html http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/bacter/strep_b.htm This is the Center for Disease Control FAQ page on Group B Strep.
What is Group B Strep infection?- Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that is found in ...
- Who may be affected by Group B Strep Disease?
- * 15,000 to 18,000 newborns and adults in the U.S. will contract ...
- How Common is GBS Disease in Newborns?
- Approximately 8,000 babies in the U.S. contract serious GBS disease ...
- How Do Babies Get Sick From GBS Disease?
- Typically, babies are exposed to GBS during labor and delivery; they ...
- Are Certain Babies More Vulnerable to GBS Disease?
- Premature babies, with their less-developed bodies and immune systems, ...
- How is a baby tested for GBS disease?
- Babies who develop the signs listed above should be evaluated ...
- How is GBS Transmitted? IS GBS a Sexually Transmitted Disease?
- GBS is naturally occurring bacterium in the human body of both women ...
- Can Pregnant Women Be Checked for GBS Colonization?
- The GBS Association advocates that every pregnant woman be screened ...
- What are a Mother's Risk Factors For Developing GBS Disease?
- * Positive culture for GBS colonization at 35-37 ...
- How Can GBS Disease in Newborns and Mothers Be Prevented?
- Giving antibiotics (such as penicillin) through the vein during labor ...
- Is There a Vaccine for GBS?
- Researchers are actively working to develop a GBS vaccine. Use of ...
- Should Women Who Have Had A Previous GBS Positive Baby Have More Children?
- Women who have had problems due to GBS in the past should inform ...
- GBS and Breastfeeding
- No data suggests that breastfeeding can pass GBS from a mother to ...
- Prevention Is Key!!
- In at least 90% of the births where the mother is properly tested ...
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