Anyone GBS+?

BensWife

Is that bad?  I took the test a while ago and just found out today that I was positive.  Doesn't that mean I have to have antibiotics at the birth?  Is there anything else bad about it?  I'll be ok if I have the antibiotics, right?  The OB didn't seem concerned and the only reason I know I am GBS+ is because the OB called L&D during my appointment today to schedule my induction and he told the nurse.  So, all is ok, right?  Not a big deal I hope???

mlf625

I had it with DS, no big deal at all. ?They had me take an oral antibiotic a few weeks before my EDD and I'm pretty sure I was given drugs through my IV as well.

AMYfromKY

I am.  As long as you get the antibiotics it's not a big deal.  I small number of babies are affected even when the mom doesn't get the antibiotics, but it's still important to get them.

Mee83shell

GBS is nothing harmful to you, just harmful if you pass it on to the baby during childbirth.  So, you'll just get a dose of antibiotics through the IV prior to delivery, that's all.  :-) Nothing to worry about at all!

soontobeBailey

I had it and it wasn't a big deal. They just give you a few doses of anitbiotics and you are good to go!

kimber1211

No, not a big deal at all.  I was GBS+ too and had to have antibiotics when I was induced.  It was fine and my DS was totally ok as well.  The antibiotics are really just a preventive measure in the very unlikely case that your LO is infected during your delivery.  Even without the antibiotics, I remember hearing that it's very unlikely that your LO would be affected- and keep in mind that not too long ago there wasn't even a test for GBS so imagine how many babies were born without the antibiotics.  

MrsMonsterInMyCloset

I am. Looks like IV clindamycin for me during delivery.

wnk1029

Basically, the chances of GBS actually being a problem are very small... but if they are, it can have major consequences for your newborn (causing sepsis, pneumonia, and/or meningitis).  So, most doctors recommend antibiotics during labor. 

There is some debate as to whether antibiotics are the best treatment, however.  Some believe this may create antibiotic-resistant strains of "superbugs" that will effect the children instead.

Some alternatives are the use of garlic in the vaginal leading up to birth, since it has been known to kill GBS.  Another option is a hibiclens treatment during early labor, which is used effectively in many European countries.  If you're giving birth in a hospital with an OB, however, you may not have these options available to you.

If you're interested in more info, I found that this site had a good article about it.