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Group B strep or GBS is a type of bacteria that is a normal part of intestinal flora and is also commonly found in a woman’s urogenital tract. Up to a third of all women are carriers of GBS. GBS is of no concern to the woman (though arguably, it can cause UTIs in cases of over-colonization, much like candida); however, GBS can be serious for a newborn if infected. It is routinely tested for around the 36th week of pregnancy. The test is simple; a swab is taken of the vaginal and rectal area and sent off to the lab. If a woman tests positive for GBS, then antibiotics are usually administered during labor, one dose every 4 hours in most cases, though IV.
However, there is great debate over using antibiotics on a third of all women and babies since antibiotics have their own set of risks to consider. There are many serious questions that should be asked by every mother and should be taken into consideration. GBS testing and treatment, while routine, are not mandatory.
Some questions to consider; Are antibiotics even effective at preventing GBS? Do they cause other problems that offset their supposed benefits? Are babies being adversely affected by the high dose of antibiotics being administered? Is natural flora being disrupted, are breastfeeding problems being created, other newborn infections becoming more common because of this routine antibiotic use?
These articles will hopefully help one decide whether GBS testing and/or treatment is right for them.
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