Group B Strep

[lexylou]

I had Group B strep with my first daughter im 34 weeks pregnant wity my 2nd is it likely I will have it with this one aswell?

[pink-kittens]

WHO IS MOST AT RISK OF GBS INFECTION?
Each one of the following increases the risk to babies of developing GBS infection between 3 and 10 times:
* where a mother has previously had a baby with GBS infection

I don't understand why you haven't a)got this written in your notes and b)haven't yet been tested for it.
You'll find all you need to know here
http://www.gbss.org.uk/

For personal support try this
http://messageboards.ivillage.co.uk/iv-ukpboct ob06/?msg=4118.1
This poster has extensive knowledge on the subject. If you are not already a member you can join and email her via her profile. She may take a little while to respond, but she will eventually.

Best wishes
PKx

[deedee24]

hi there, i have GBS with my first and was sure i'd have it with my 2nd but i didn't, i made my midwife test me twice during my pregnancy but i was lucky and escaped and my little girl was born last year and was 7lb 12oz. Fit and healthy... i'm pregnant again for the 3rd time and hoping to not get it again, try not to worry hun get your midwife to do the swab it's quick and painless. x good luck x