36wks pregnant and my doctor told me that im positive for Group-B strep, anyone have that? can it be cured?

Question

i also had bacterial vaginosis, whats the difference in the two?

Answer 1

Every pregnant woman in the UK should be given accurate information about group B Streptococcus (GBS) as a routine part of her antenatal care.

All low-risk women should be offered a sensitive test for GBS at 35-37 weeks of pregnancy on the NHS.

All women whose babies are at higher risk of developing GBS infection, including women those found to carry GBS during the current pregnancy, should be offered intravenous antibiotics in labour.

Pregnancy. If you have untreated BV during pregnancy, you have an increased risk of developing some complications of pregnancy. For example, early labour, miscarriage, and infection of the uterus (womb) after childbirth.

Answer 2

I didn't have it, but I know people that do, it's just a normal bacteria in the v****a, it cant hurt you... but it can affect an unborn baby when it is born... when the baby is born it can be exposed to it... all they do is when you go in the delivery room they will give you something for it... I'm not sure what it is, but the doctor told me it isn't a big deal, then you can deliver vaginally as normal. I'm not sure about your second part of your question, you might want to ask the doctor this when you go for your next appointment.

Answer 3

GBS is an organism that can be found in the vaginal/rectal area. So no reason to cure it. Along with 50 or 60 others

During labor, you will receive IV antibiotics. That is all it takes. Baby's that come into contact w/GBS have very serious respiratory problems.

BV is another type of bacteria. Certain types may lead to pre term labor. You should have gotten an antibiotic to treat it, one specific for the bacteria. During pregnancy, some bacteria over grow because they thrive on pregnancy hormones and the nice moist, warm environment of the v****a

Answer 4

Group-B strep is a bacteria that you carry there is no cure for it but it is very important that you are given antibiotics at least 4 hours before you deliver your baby because you can pass it to your baby and it can cause sever problems with the baby even death. Bacterial Vaginosis is just an infection which can be cured with antibiotics.

Answer 5

My doctor told me a lot of women have it, and don't even know it until they have kids and are tested before delivery. They just give you an anitbiotic to take so that it isn't passed on to your baby. It's really nothing to worry about, it won't have any effect on you - and because you were screened and will be treated, it shouldn't have any effect on your baby either. Good luck.

Answer 6

Group-B strep is just a bacteria that can cause mennegitis in babies and death in very extreme cases.  About 70% of women have this sometime in their lifetime and 50% of all mothers that give birth.  All they will do is put you on an IV drip (antibiotics) so it can't pass to your baby.

Answer 7

I tested positive also with my first pregnancy. My doctor told me that all women are positive at some point in there lives. And they just give you a pill to take the day of delievery it is nothing to worry about..

Answer 8

OK I could have written this post with my first pregnancy.  I kept having bouts of vaginosis, but once I got rid of the thongs and wore bikini undies it NEVER came back.  I'd rather have a clean and fresh v****a than cute butt-floss anyday.

I tested GBS pos with my first pregnancy, didn't think nothing of it.  I was given 2 doses of ABX in labor, and within a week we were fighting thrush and masitis.  The ABX killed off the bacteria in my v****a, but it also killed off my good bacteria in my system and my son's in HIS system.  ABX are very over-used these days!

For my second pregnancy I was more educated on MANY things about pregnancy/labor/birthing. I didn't want to test positive again or be stuck in a bed while laboring b/c I was hooked up to IVs and such. I learned about GARLIC! Yes, the stuff you can buy at the grocery store!  It has antibacterial properties and many midwives swear by it.  As well has Hybiclens - a vaginal douche/wash to be used during labor.

For my Pre GBS test I did the following:

After a good shower and scrubbing by backside I swabbed around the back and perineum with Tea Tree Oil a natural antiseptic ointment.

1 peeled fresh garlic clove with ends sniped inserted vaginally just before bed and removed with first morning pee

500mg of extra vit C daily with my regular prenatal vitamin

3 capsules of Acidophilus daily - a probiotic that puts good bacteria in your system

***I tested negative at 35 weeks*** so I continued with the garlic every other night or every two nights and kept the Acidophilus at 3 per day.  I had a home birth and my baby is now 5.5 months old with ZERO health problems.

The key is to make your gut umpleasant for the GBS.  Stay away from sugars, high fructose corn syrup, white bread.  Take in probiotics like yogurt and cheeses.  Veggies like broccoli are supposed to be good too.

You can ask the doctor to retest before you go into labor.  Some won't do it b/c once you test positive it goes on your chart and they give you ABX even if you test negative at the second test.  You can refuse the antibiotics either way.  I would try the above mentioned treatment, MAKE them retest you and if you come back negative then you can spare you and your baby  the unneccessary drugs.  YES YOU CAN OPT NOT TO TAKE THEM, you just have to sign a waiver.  ***If you know your staus before birth then you can be more confident in saying yes or no to the ABX.***

Yes, GBS infected babies can be scary, I don't doubt that.  But ABX can do bad things too.

Answer 9

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterial infection that can be found in a pregnant woman’s v****a or r****m. This bacteria is normally found in the v****a and/or lower intestine of 15% to 40% of all healthy, adult women.

Those women who test positive for GBS are said to be colonized. A mother can pass GBS to her baby during delivery. GBS is responsible for affecting about 1 in every 2,000 babies in the United States. Not every baby who is born to a mother who tests positive for GBS will become ill.

Although GBS is rare in pregnant women, the outcome can be severe, and therefore physicians include testing as a routine part of prenatal care.

If you test positive for GBS this simply means that you are a carrier. Not every baby who is born to a mother who tests positive for GBS will become ill. Approximately one of every 100 to 200 babies whose mothers carry GBS will develop signs and symptoms of GBS disease. There are, however, symptoms that may indicate that you are at a higher risk of delivering a baby with GBS. These symptoms include:

Labor or rupture of membrane before 37 weeks

Rupture of membrane 18 hours or more before delivery

Fever during labor

A urinary tract infection as a result of GBS during your pregnancy

A previous baby with GBS disease

In this case your physician will want to use antibiotics for prevention and protection.

According to the CDC, if you have tested positive and are not in the high risk category, then your chances of delivering a baby with GBS are:

1 in 200 if antibiotics are not given

1 in 4000 if antibiotics are given

Penicillin (Category B) is commonly used during pregnancy in non-allergic patients. There are substitute drugs for those who are allergic to penicillin, but they could still experience an allergic reaction. It is best to discuss the pros and cons with your health care provider.

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Bacterial Vaginosis:

Approximately 10% - 30% of pregnant women will experience Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) during their pregnancy. Bacterial Vaginosis is caused by an imbalance in the normal bacteria that exists in a woman’s v****a. It is not transmitted sexually, but is associated with having vaginal intercourse. You may or may not experience symptoms.

Bacterial Vaginosis is an imbalance of bacteria which leads to an over growth of bacterial species. The cause has not clearly been identified. It is not transmitted sexually but it is associated with having vaginal s*x and therefore may be listed under sexually transmitted diseases when you look it up.

Treatment is highly recommended to avoid any chance of preterm labor. There are various treatments which include:

Oral medications – Clindamycin 300 mg or Metronidazole 500 mg twice daily for 7 days

Topical medications – Clindamycin 5 g or Metronidazole at bedtime for 5 days (this treatment may give symptomatic relief but is insufficient in preventing pregnancy complications)

Research done in 2004 by McDonald H, Brococklehurst P and Parsons J, suggests that antibiotic treatment may reduce the risk of premature rupture of membranes and low birth weight for women with a history of preterm labor, who have BV. This study did not find any significant evidence that treatment reduces premature labor.

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