Positive for Gbs

brendaaaaaa · March 2015

My doctor told me I was positive for Gbs , he told me that everything will be fine if I take antibiotics on the day I deliver, I'm very concerned for my baby

if anybody knows about this I will appreciate sharing some information.

nursemom83 · March 2015

I was positive when I delivered my son. He turned out perfect. I got antibiotics during the delivery.

Breathe mama! You will be fine. The good thing is you know.

And just an FYI. I'm negative this round.

guinevereis · March 2015

As long as you get your first dose of antibiotics at least 4 hours before baby is born you will be adequately treated.

Don't worry about it- if your water breaks or you start contracting 5-1-1 then head on in.

I was GBS+ with my 2nd, and this time around I am GBS -.

Babykells3 · March 2015

With DS1 I was unknown because he was born at 31 weeks, so I was treated for it anyways. With DS2 I was positive and just had antibiotics while I was in labour. This time I'm positive as well so the same antibiotics for 4 hours before baby comes. If I don't get 4 hours of antibiotics in before s/he comes (I have pretty quick labours) then we will be kept at the hospital for 60 hours for observation, as per the policies of my hospital.

topaz7777 · March 2015

I didn't have it last time but have it this time. My doctor just said they give antibiotics as PP's mentioned, and to make sure I go to the hospital if my water breaks so they can start them.

chlsyswll · March 2015

I'm + too and very upset about it. I didn't want any IVs during labor and now I'll be anchored to my drip. Very sad and disappointed.

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topaz7777 · March 2015

chlsyswll said:
I'm + too and very upset about it. I didn't want any IVs during labor and now I'll be anchored to my drip. Very sad and disappointed. (

@chlsyswll I'd ask if they can just give you the shot through a saline lock. I don't think getting the antibiotics every 4 hours necessarily will force you to be stuck to an IV.

Flowerstar1023 · March 2015

Yea, they can hep lock your IV in between getting the antibiotics. It's not the end of the world or rare by any means. Like 30% of women are GBS positive...

chlsyswll · March 2015

Thanks! That makes me feel a little better. My midwife scared me when she told me I'd have to be hooked up to an iv drip to get the antibiotics.

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