Tested positive for group B screening

[cymraes]

I dont really know too much about this and wondered if anyone could help?
i've just been to the docs and they said that I've been tested positive for group B screening. the doc said it was just that I had a higher level of bacteria than normal, and nothing to worry about, and that they would give me antibiotics whilst in labour.
When I got home i jumped on the net to do some research, and it seems like a pretty serious thing - your baby could be braindamaged and have meningitis etc. It also said that it could be a problem if there is a tear in the sac. (how do I know if there's a tear?)
So I phoned the docs again, and they played it down, saying its nothing to worry about and that it was quite normal. I asked if i could be given antibiotics now to get rid of the bacteria, and she said no as it comes and goes.
has anyone else experienced this? What should I do?

[ellie13]

:hugs: for you. But really it is not as serious as the net makes it out to be.... the dangers of google-lol.

I've had it with DD, and as long as the doctors know- so keep reminding them- all should be well.

They will give you antibiotics in drip when in labour- and if your labour is really quick, they will test bub after delivery, and can teat her than.

My waters broke with DD- and were broken for more than 24 hours- all it meant was that I had to go to hospi and get on the antibiotics.

So don't stress- just remind them that u have it and all will be well I am sure.

[Hokey Pokey]

Try not to worry, chances are very low of anything happening and it is a common thing for most preg ladies :hugs:

[cymraes]

Thanks, that will teach me for paniking!!
I phoned the midwife, and she also said the same as the docs, that it's quite normal etc. But I've given strict instructions to my husband to constantly remind the docs when I'm in labour until I'm given some penicilin and to monitor the baby closely when it arrives.

[Shakey]

we all have strep B at some stage, and yes it does come and go, so chances are you won't have it when bubs arrives, but just to be on the safe side, you'll be given antibiotics in labour just in case

the chances of strep B affecting bub is very slim these days, so try not to stress

[KatiesMum]

as the girls have said - its not really a big problem if they know about it.

If they dont treat it in labour or treat bubs when born it can be very dangerous for bubs - but the treatment is simple and effective, so the danger is simply in not knowing.

As you say - just get your hubby to remind them that you tested posative when you are in labour, and again when bubs is born.


Good luck
:flowerz:

[Bron]

I had it too. My ob was going to put me on a drip in labour, but when I saw him at 40 week plus 6 days he did an exam, said I was 2 or 3cm dilated and would go into labour very soon, so he wrote me a script for oral antibiotics, which I took that day and during labour, which was the following day.

Very handy that we were able to figure out so close to the time when I was going to go into labour, but yes, it's not a big deal, just remind them when you're in labour.

[my_lot]

Ive had this in two pregnancies. both resulted in premature births.

Ive noticed a lot of premature bubs weve met along the way, in SCN and NICU and premmie meets, were born to mums who were GBS pos.

[bigglet]

I tested +ve as well and then jumped on the net and googled it..... arrghh!!!! :no:

Don't stress too much - it's a bit more of a concern if you have a normal vaginal delivery as the bacterium can transfer then but if the hospital is aware that you are +ve then they will give you antibiotics during labour.

I have 2 doses of the antibiotics - just injected through a drip and no probs.

I was also 9 days overdue and induced.

[shannysmum]

i had it also. i kept reminding them in my labour but unfortunately (well fortunately) it was too late as it has to be administered at least 2 hrs b4 delivery or it has not effect. ds was then tested as soon as he was born and nothing passed to him. he is fine.