Saturday, April 18, 2009

Pregnancy and Group B Strep (GBS)

Group B Strep is a bacteria that may be found in the lower gential tract that may cause illness in your newborn. You should be tested for this at 36 weeks gestation. If you are positive you may be given antibiotics in labor and your baby may be observed for 48 hours after birth. To learn more about GBS visit www.cdc.gov/GroupBstrep

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