How do you get strep b during pregnancy?

Question

During my prenatal checkup, the doctor briefly mentioned something about Strep B and how it's tested in pregnancy. I'm a bit confused and want to understand it better. How do women typically get Strep B during pregnancy, and what does it mean?

Priya Nair · Accepted Answer

I tested positive for Group B Strep (GBS) during my 36th-week screening in my first pregnancy. My doctor explained that it is a normal bacterium that lives in the body and is not sexually transmitted or dangerous for the mother. They just give you IV antibiotics during labor to protect the baby, so there is absolutely nothing to worry about.

Meghna Roy · Answer

Please take a deep breath, it is a very routine thing and doctors deal with this every single day. The test is done near the end of pregnancy because the bacteria can come and go. Just ensure your hospital knows your status when you go in for labor so they can administer the routine IV drip.

Anjali Sharma · Answer

I just got my report and it says positive for Strep B, and I am feeling so stressed and scared for my baby. Did any of you also have this, and did your babies turn out completely healthy after delivery? Please share.

Shruti Sawant · Answer

Actually, yaar, I panicked when my gynecologist mentioned GBS testing, but she told me it’s super common. It just naturally lives in your gut or vaginal area without causing any symptoms. You don't have to take medicines now, they only give antibiotics when you are admitted for delivery.

Rohan Deshpande · Answer

We actually studied this in microbiology class last semester. It is just a common bacteria that many healthy women carry naturally without even knowing it, so it's not like you 'caught' it from somewhere bad. Just a routine checkup thing.

How do you get strep b during pregnancy?

5 answers

Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Related reads

Log in or sign up