What is b strep in pregnancy?
My friend who is pregnant mentioned something about 'B strep' and how important it is. I'm also planning for pregnancy soon, so I wanted to understand, what exactly is B strep in pregnancy and why is it checked for?
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9 months ago
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It is Group B Strep, a common bacteria that can be in the body. My wife had to get tested for this during her third trimester years ago. Pregnancy has so many tests these days, it makes your head spin, but it is better to be safe and let the doctors handle it!
9 months ago
It is a common bacterial infection tested near delivery. Don't worry, doctors routinely give antibiotics during labor if you test positive.
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8 months ago
GBS is a very routine thing we see in pregnancy discussions. It doesn't mean you are unclean, it is just a bacteria that lives naturally in the body. If your test comes positive, your doctor will safely manage it with IV antibiotics during delivery to protect the baby.
5 months ago
Haan, yeh Group B Streptococcus bacteria hota hai jo deliver ke time baby ko transfer ho sakta hai. Isliye 35-37 weeks me doctor checkup karte hain na. Agar positive aaye toh labor ke time antibiotics dete hain, toh tension ki koi baat nahi hai.
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Group B Streptococcus is a natural bacteria that many healthy women carry without knowing. During pregnancy, a simple swab test is done around the 36th week. Keep your mind calm with deep breathing, and follow your obstetrician's advice for a safe delivery.