Group Beta Strep (GBS) in Pregnancy: Episode #73

Group B Strep Bacteria In this episode, we talk about Group B Strep bacteria found on the lower genital tract.  The reason why Group B Strep is a problem, how to know the women with Group B Strep, how to treat women with the bacteria and, why women with Group B Strep are not given antibiotics before labor.   Timestamps [01:38] About Group B Strep bacteria [03:31] The reason why the bacteria is a problem [05:30] How to know the women with Group B Strep [07:12] How to treat women with the bacteria [09:34] Why women with Group B Strep are not given antibiotics before labor [12:12] The test for Group B Strep   Notable quotes Group B Strep is part of the normal vaginal flour. The main reason why Group B Strep is a problem is that rarely, it can get into the nose and mouth of a newborn that is passing through the birth canal and cause a Neonatal infection. Women with Group B Strep are given antibiotics in labor, usually ampicillin. Once the water breaks, the baby might be exposed to the bacteria in the vaginal canal.   Resource links Group B Strep   Our practice website can be found at: Maternal Resources: https://www.maternalresources.org/ Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes Our Social Channels are as follows Twitter: https://twitter.com/integrativeob YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maternalresources IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrativeobgyn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IntegrativeOB