Post by frecklesnbrains on May 5, 2016 5:07:02 GMT -5
GOmamab15 I can give you the pediatrician's view of GBS testing. It's standard of care in OB for a good reason, because GBS infections once were one of the leading causes of severe illness in newborns. It is true that if you are GBS positive it's still very unlikely that you'll pass it to your baby, but it's good for you and your doctors to know about because transmission can be prevented by antibiotics during labor, but probably even more important: if an infection does occur in baby then it's likely to be detected and treated very early, before any serious complications happen.
And being GBS positive is extremely common - 1 in 4 women. It doesn't really mean anything for your health. So don't feel bad or worried if you are!
And being GBS positive is extremely common - 1 in 4 women. It doesn't really mean anything for your health. So don't feel bad or worried if you are!