What is Group B Strep? Preventing GBS and How It's Treated in Pregnancy

[@BridgetTeyler]

Ok, Mamas! TIme to fess up- What's your biggest pregnancy craving lately?!

[@dakotamcnair6332]

Whattaburger!!! I've NEVER had it and the nearest one is about 6 hours away 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@BridgetTeyler]

@@dakotamcnair6332 haha I love that you're craving something you've never had! I hope you get it before baby comes!

[@angelinaperez7171]

27 weeks and I still don't have unusual cravings, just normal cravings like I did before I was preggo. I am however always hungry, but nothing in particular for.

[@BridgetTeyler]

@@madelinej996 Mmmm! YES!! Now I'm craving some wings but I don't have an excuse 😂

[@BridgetTeyler]

@@angelinaperez7171 Sometimes that happens! I was the same way during my pregnancy... I had so many aversions that so few things actually sounded good, but yet I was hungry ALL OF THE TIME! Do you know if you're having a boy or a girl?

[@KristinLovesMusic92]

I was GBS positive and I was only in labor for 3 hours my baby girl was born within 30 mins of arriving at the hospital. My biggest fear was something happening to her because I didn’t get the antibiotics but I’m so thankful I have a healthy almost 1 month old. If I ever have another I’m definitely going to try these to try and prevent GBS

[@suhir5210]

Did you choose not to take the anti biotics? I'm not too keen on them

[@cbrison06]

@@suhir5210 please do, I lost my baby girl due to her prematurity due to gbs

[@suhir5210]

@@cbrison06My condolences for your loss . Do you think you could you tell me more? Why was she premature? I haven't heard of any information that correlated with premature births and gbs.

[@cbrison06]

@@suhir5210 my membranes ruptured at 24,6 weeks, the cause was gbs I too didn’t find any similar cases to mines all but one but what happened to me was rare (stillbirths are also rare due to GBs but possible) 😓 I find it so unfair that this happened knowing that there could’ve been a different outcome

[@alondrahernandez7104]

Hi! How is your baby doing now! The same thing happened to me and I didn’t get the chance to get the antibiotic and I’m worry!

[@nuramirah1422]

I just delivered my baby and positive gbs&candida in my 37 weeks,i take yogurt everyday and probiotic supplement 2-4capsules everyday and eating raw garlic..put garlic with coconut oil on my underwear during sleep at night also stop sugar intake.baby come out 38weeks 2 days without antibiotic and he completely fine..mayb this tips can help you out mama.may allah blessed you all mama's *Also i am doing megadose VITAMIN C until bowel tolerance.

[@nuramirah1422]

Please do take coconut oil everyday 2 tablespoon before sleep..

[@ZahraHassanKhan-m1w]

As in eating the coconut oil too?

[@charleen_miguel]

After being GBS+ with my first, all my providers seemed to do was give the downside. I get it, but knowing it can be reversed/prevented was NEVER mentioned. Ugh. Thank you for this info! Definitely puts me at ease going midway through pregnancy #2 🥰

[@martinab.jimenez5473]

My Ob did NOT tell me any of this and now I'm BGS positive. I'm extremely disappointed with this heal care here in Ocala Florida. It's disappointing ! If that's all I needed to do to prevent it then I would have, but she said it'a so common it doesn't matter I'll just have a cillin IV at the hospital when I clearly told her I want home birth! I'm not happy with this staff. This is why I love your videos they're more informative than my bloody ob !

[@FeiNixx04]

I am so sorry you experienced this! It’s really a shame how undermined us momma’s can be in this process when it comes to medical care and assistance with pregnancy. I’m also a Florida resident not far from Ocala area. If you ever need a recommendation in the future for yourself or anyone else, Riverbend Midwifery has been an absolute godsend for my first pregnancy! I’m 37 weeks now and was diagnosed yesterday with GBS (we were given an informational pamphlet on the condition early on in pregnancy, so she made sure we were mentally prepared for this in advance), my midwife Rosalie was very informative on the matter and even reassured me it wouldn’t impact my home birth plan- that she’d simply bring the antibiotic drip in case it was requested by me. She also made sure I was informed on the effects of the antibiotic and that it can strip away the good bacteria along with the bad one. Hasn’t pressured me one bit on my decisions and has kept me informed and calm through this whole experience- even before my diagnosis with GBS. 💞 I hope this can help!

[@mbgp]

Hello ladies, just wanted to let you know that I was positive and then started taking some probiotics. Now tested again and it came negative What I did was Eating Kefir daily (morning) And Garden of Life - Dr. Formulated Probiotics Once Daily Prenatal 20 Billion (took 1 pill every other day) with a meal Ask your doctor before doing this, just wanted to share that worked with me. Good luck everyone!

[@nicolereeder4384]

Thank you! I tested pos but my prenatal was only 5billion.. I’m going to pick up your recommendation tomorrow. Question, did your Ob let you retest? Or did you do an at home test? How many weeks pregnant were you tested and then tested again? I’m currently 37w and I’m running out of time, the nurse in my Ob office says they won’t test me again but I’m going to fight for one either by then or rapid test in hospital.

[@thirstbasket]

My doctor recommended fermented foods so I'm going to try kefir as well. It's good for digestion regardless.

[@kelseydawson2915]

@@nicolereeder4384 Did you ever get to retest?

[@kelseydawson2915]

How long did you take probiotic before retest ?

[@nicolereeder4384]

@@kelseydawson2915 no, my Ob wouldn’t let me. I ended up getting 8 rounds of continuous ampicillin in the hospital and it sucked. I ended up breastfeeding for 15 months and he’s healthy so I think I helped rebuild his gut flora. Now I’m 33w pregnant with number 2! I have been taking pink stork’s monolaurin which has shown success in eliminating gram positive bacteria like gbs. I also take Therabiotics probiotics daily. Fingers are crossed this time.

[@anastasiarfidporter]

I was positive my last pregnancy and doc suggested I might be positive again this time around. I used all the tips in the video for a couple weeks, probiotics especially. I just tested negative today… thank you so much for the info!!!

[@FeiNixx04]

I’m currently 37 weeks and was just diagnosed with GBS yesterday by my midwife (She gave me an info pamphlet on this condition along with other possible things I could experience during pregnancy since this is my first baby, but I never expected to get it myself as it’s seemed so rare). She was very quick to inform me not to stress myself out too deeply but to stay informed on the matter and educate myself for ease of mind. I wish I had done my research so much earlier, life was so hectic during my early pregnancy I didn’t even consider this to become a possibility. 😭 Thank you for this informative video!

[@DidyaM]

Same here, 37 weeks and just found out I had it, too. Quite sad about it :( Hope our babies will be fine ❤

[@Breeandfree]

Vitamin c will also help strengthen your babies amniotic sac which is the best defense against positive gbs. I had it my last pregnancy and after doing a ton of research decided against the antibiotics and opted for close monitoring of the baby and would treat baby if need be so that he could have my breastmilk, not all messed up by the antibiotics. The antibiotics lead to a much increased risk for other infections including C. Diff and do not protect baby from post birth infections which made up a lot of that number. Mom and baby can experience thrush. Not worth it

[@GypsieAsh]

Breeandfree I will be looking into this more. Thank you for sharing that. ✌️♥️

[@BridgetTeyler]

Yes, this is valuable information! Thanks for adding it to the thread! Antibiotics can be lifesavers, but can also cause a lot of unwanted side effects. Every mom has to weigh their options and choose what's best for their situation!

[@knowsbest6926]

Did the hospital give you a hard time when you went against this ? I tested positive as well but due to my religion I don’t feel it is right to put penicillins in my veins at such a vulnerable time.

[@nasirb3914]

@@BridgetTeyler what dosage of vit c?

[@evelyndoeseverything8016]

I was still able to breastfeed after getting the antibiotics.

[@Misslou2425]

I was GBS + for my last baby... Warnt given the test results. During my very fast delivery ...out he came. The nightmare was immediate... Double pneumothorax, sepsis and pneumonia...with a miraculous 6 day stay in NICU. Absolutely SCARY!!! it was horrible.

[@juliannarodriguez2746]

Thanks for this video!!! I’m 36 weeks pregnant and the last week was such a nightmare for me, having stomach issues all the time, bloatedness, indigestion, gases, with almost everything I ate, no matter how healthy it was. Then on Sunday morning coincidentally my GBS test came back with a positive result, I had no idea what it meant so I came to search your input in this matter, my husband heard the video and immediately bought me some probiotics that I started taking right away and boom, I’m also feeling better from my stomach issues while hopefully getting rid of that GBS. I would like more information on what can I do to AVOID the antibiotics, definitely not what I want, not an option for me. I already have a very messed up gut and immune system from taking too many antibiotics as a baby, so DEFINITELY NOT WHAT I WANT FOR MY OWN BABY, nor for me on delivery. Also, is it okay to take garlic while pregnant?? I did it before but I stupidly stopped because I read it was better not to 😒😒😒, definitely in shock on how the healthcare system is all about curing disease but not educating you in natural options on how to prevent it, and how they demonise natural remedies during pregnancy but NOT their laboratory garbage. For all I knew in my country they emphasised me a lot on taking tons of iron and calcium, but never did I hear a doctor instructing me in taking Zinc or VitC, or investing in good probiotics, or stuff like that. I feel sooooo disappointed with this health approach. Learning better for my next pregnancy!!! Again!!! Thanks Bridget for your videos, they have instructed me sooooo much, everything I doubt about or don’t hace it clear I come to your channel to search, and there you give a clear answer with a much better approach ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabethismyname1207]

I was GBS positive with my first baby and didn’t know about it until I got to the hospital and they were like, “So you were GBS positive, time for a 4 hour antibiotic drip.” Now, my labor ended up being 32 hours from start to finish and baby girl really stalled out, so I had plenty of time for that antibiotic, but…still. Would’ve liked to know about it ahead of time. I’m currently 29 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and only just started taking a probiotic a week ago. Not sure that it’ll help much by the time I give birth this time, but one can always hope!

[@mehakparvez5982]

Hey dear... did u deliver.. what happened...i was not tested for GBS and my baby got sepsis in 8 hours of birth... now pregnant for 2nd time

[@elizabethismyname1207]

@@mehakparvez5982 I ended up being GBS positive again. This time I called for my results, since I figured I wouldn’t be told about it otherwise again. Delivered on July 10th and baby’s doing great!

[@cynthianovoselsky3511]

❤thank you for taking your time to allow anyone suffering from GBS and I lost my child it's been 35 yrs and I am still living with it

[@msjnj9126]

❤

[@AlicePriceMusic]

This happened to two of my friends. One of which almost had to choose to amputate her son's limb to save him cos he got sepsis. Luckily he was saved and got through in one piece. This isn't a routine screening in the UK it cost £11 to get it done privately. I'm 100% choosing to get it done!

[@tymom9313]

Wow only 1% chance

[@s.elizabeth1753]

Did this happen after antibiotics

[@GypsieAsh]

I’ve been taking Apple cider vinegar, Vitamin C, garlic capsules & eating Greek yogurt for two weeks. Wish I knew about zinc early. My test is tomorrow 😬🤞 as I am deathly allergic to penicillin, I’m scared of antibiotics.

[@mayachaoui814]

AshBo Jankins Omg that all sounds amazing, especially the garlic capsules! You’ve got this!

[@brennamatuszek2549]

I just tested negative for GBS, but I ordered a chlorhexidine rinse just in case because I am allergic to all the antibiotics they suggest using for it. They use the rinse in Europe for almost all GBS births, but my doctor said that hospitals in the US dont use it so you have to buy it yourself and deny the antibiotics.

[@BridgetTeyler]

You're amazing, mama!!! Doing ALL the things to keep you and your baby healthy! Let me know how the test goes!

[@GypsieAsh]

Just an update. Found out today I tested negative for GBS YAY!!!! 🎉♥️🌈

[@97AshleyRose]

AshBo Jankins I need to try this as I have gbs I have this in my bladder not pregnant or immune compromised just prone to utis. And currently on an antibiotic

[@SusieCruz144]

I was negative for GBS 3 years ago with my first. I'm currently 37 weeks and just tested positive for GBS 🤦‍♀️. At this point I don't think I can do anything naturally to get it to go away. So I'm going to have to get antibiotics during labor 😔. I'm so crushed by this.

[@whitneya7578]

Even if you don’t take antibiotics your baby has only a 1-2% chance of getting infected. www.google.com/amp/s/herbal-training.com/2019/01/14/gbs-testing-and-treatment-during-labor-is-it-necessary/amp/

[@Kay_BizzR]

@@whitneya7578 thank you for this info !!

[@demetria4339]

What are updates on this issue ?

[@simplyblessed240]

Hey, any update?

[@SusieCruz144]

@@simplyblessed240 I had baby #2 after being GBS positive I got 2 rounds of antibiotics while in labor. It really wasn’t bad at all. I had a natural vag delivery. I had baby #3 4 months ago and I made sure to take probiotics for vaginal health all pregnancy and I turned out negative for GBS!

[@kristinebeyond]

are there any probiotic supplements I can take while pregnant?

[@CH-mr9hz]

I’ve taken probiotics with all my pregnancies and was GBS positive with both previous pregnancies. Even drank Kombucha daily with my last pregnancy. It didn’t seem to make a difference in whether or not I tested positive. I’m assuming that I’m going to be GBS positive with this one as well. I’ll try the probiotic on a panty liner but I’m just prepared to be positive again. I’m also taking a zinc supplement this pregnancy.

[@daniwells4195]

Thank you for this! I tested positive and had no idea what to think about it and this cleared up a lot!!

[@nuramirah1422]

I just delivered my baby and positive gbs&candida in my 37 weeks,i take yogurt everyday and probiotic supplement 2-4capsules everyday and eating raw garlic..put garlic with coconut oil on my underwear during sleep at night also stop sugar intake.baby come out 38weeks 2 days without antibiotic and he completely fine..mayb this tips can help you out mama

[@daniwells4195]

@@nuramirah1422 oh yeah I ended up delivering with no problems whatsoever. He's a healthy happy 4 month old now ♡

[@nuramirah1422]

@@daniwells4195 thats mean wea are both delivery in march..send kisses and hugs for you baby❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Rivlina2024]

@@nuramirah1422how do you put garlic and coconut oil in your underwear can please explain im gbs positive week 23 😭😭😭😭😭 im so scared and worried for my baby

[@palmerjones4408]

Hey Bridget, I'd love for you to expand on how to care for a newborn after receiving antibiotics. I've seen lots of lotions and drops with certain pre/ probiotics for infants and I am curious to learn more about that. When I asked my OB about IV antibiotics during labor, she said the baby is unaffected because they are "sterile" without a microbiome built up yet. Not totally sure what that means! I was GBS positive at 7 weeks, so super early--but later didn't have it... However I am labeled as "GBS positive" and "have to" have IV antibiotics during labor. I'm okay with this, I would just love to know more about how I can help my baby build up his immune system/ microbiome as soon as possible after birth. Thank you for your content! - Palmer

[@qnt859]

Came across this video bc I too was told I had GBS early in my pregnancy. I'm now 32 weeks, my Obgyn said I'm automatically considered GPS positive and will be treated with antibiotics. I was at a fence about it at first because I know the bacteria can come and go. One concern is that I am allergic to penicillin, also that my baby's immune system is going to compromise after antibiotics. I don't see a reply to your question, however did you ever find any good information on what to do to help a newborn strengthen their immune system?

[@Nigglesandshitz]

​@qnt859 I'm in a similar situation right now. I'm 37 weeks and I tested positive for gbs and I also have developed a uti from the gbs. Currently taking antibiotics for the uti and I feel sicker then i did before. I was told I have to have iv drip during labour bc of my gbs positive result but I've heard so many things about it I'm just not sure what to even do. My midwife's been so vague with it and very rude even, telling me off for "googling" things and said "I can see you like to google things and that it makes you worry when you do. But it's not my fault I'm researching for myself since she hasnt been giving me any important information about it. I'm also allergic to penicillin and have to have different antibiotics, also my first ever pregnancy. This whole pregnancy I've had no end of stress and no doctor or midwife's really been listening to me at all. I have no idea what to do, I'm only 19 years old and I'm having issues, I feel like it's my fault if I give my son gbs when he's born. I feel impending doom but no one's listening to me at all. I feel i don't have a choice to not take the antibiotics, they've been extremely bossy with me and basically given me no other options or information.

[@heyhayhay7]

@@Nigglesandshitzhey! I am 37 weeks monday, and just found out I’m GBS+. I currently have a UTI and am on antibiotics for it as well. Which really has been quite the bummer and uncomfortable. I think it’s awesome you are Googling and trying to research to make the best decision- I’m doing the same! It’s a shame your midwife is shaming that and I’m sorry you’re having to deal with the negativity. I am on the fence trying to figure out what to do as there are so many pros and cons to both sides. My midwife does support me choosing antibiotics or not, and this is the protocol she just started me on. Thought it might give you a starting point! Jarrow Probiotics fem dophilis- take as directed. Can use intravaginally and orally. (I got mine off Amazon) Boost Vitamin C in your diet e.g. eat 2 grapefruits a day. Other good sources of Vitamin C: red peppers, oranges, and kiwi fruit. Consider supplementing 3000mg of vitamin C a day. Drink a cup of Echinacea tea each day. Alternatively 30 drops 3 times a day of Echinacea tincture could be taken. Supplement with Bee Propolis - as directed. Zinc as directed I also have been reading of taking raw garlic daily and some women put garlic and coconut oil on a pad in their underwear before bed. Also eating foods like sauerkraut, yogurt (foods high in lactobacillus)! I have a meeting with my midwife Tuesday to talk about further options. Praying all goes well and you feel calm the rest of your pregnancy 🫶🏼

[@heyhayhay7]

@@Nigglesandshitzwanted to add, be careful starting the vitamin c until you’re done with your antibiotic round. I read the high acid can dilute the antibiotics or mess with the effectiveness. Same with the zinc! So I’m holding off on those two until I’m done with my antibiotics but am going to start the others today

[@elizabethheavenly9102]

Have been doing all of it throughout my pregnancy! Hopefully won’t test positive next week 🤞🏻 If I do, I’ll be declining antibiotics and staying at the hospital for 2 days to closely monitor the baby.

[@BridgetTeyler]

Let me know how it goes, Mama!

[@shaquallaraford7003]

Elizabeth Heavenly Webber w u it quickl

[@knowsbest6926]

Did the hospital give you a hard time when declining this ?

[@mcortez107]

Why would you decline antibiotics that could possible save your baby’s life?

[@me-od8sv]

@@mcortez107 because antibiotics can have side effects for some people. Everyone doesn’t fair well after taking antibiotics!

[@destineeamour]

I love your videos. Thank you so much for all that you do. I had strep b my first pregnancy and I’ve asked soo many questions to multiple providers and none of them gave these tips to help along with antibiotics.

[@meglupo18]

Bridget I'm wondering about breastfeeding with GBS. Is that whay causes late onset of GBS, I wonder? I dont know what else would cause it. If we can clear it on our skin does that clear our milk also? How do we know our milk supply isnt contaminated?

[@magicalnona5391]

Thanks for this video i see it now and i’m one year late after giving birth at 24+1 weeks testing positive gbs ! I will start a healthy diet and probiotics atleast 3 months before pregnancy i hope it will help with my second baby 😢

[@patricecarter3519]

thank you for sharing some natural ways to prevent GBS

[@kf7770]

I had been taking a probiotic during my pregnancy but was told by my obgyn that they havent been safely tested during pregnancy and that taking one was essentially "medical testing on my unborn baby" and that they dont recommend taking them since they dont recommend testing on unborn babies, etc. It left a bad taste in my mouth (the way she made me feel about taking them) so I switched Drs. But now I'm super paranoid about it!

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Yeah, I probably would have switched docs too. She could have expressed her concern in a less disturbing way.

[@meganr9280]

Mainstream doctors aren’t taught about nutrition so I wouldn’t listen to them about advice on most things relating to nutrition. It’s best to do your own research and go with what you are comfortable with. There are some known things to avoid due to risks but as for nutrition, many doctors just don’t have a clue.

[@rosem7042]

Find a new OB or switch to a decent midwife team. Midwives generally view pregnancy as more of a healthy, natural process that should be supported than a medical problem that should be managed with interventions.

[@Ingridinbox519]

This is just crazy how some doctors don't recommend taking probiotics during pregnancy because they haven't been fully tested while pushing pregnant women to get mRna vaccines that haven't gone through long term trials and will never be tested on pregnant women 😣

[@elyonrg5062]

@@Ingridinbox519 💯💯

[@anafernandez496]

Hi Bridget, which probiotic supplement do you recommend, as there are different kinds?

[@TheBiancalov]

What worked for you.

[@truthandbeautyco]

My appointment is tomorrow. I pray for a negative GBS, I prefer no antibiotics. I eat very clean and whole foods throughout my pregnancy. I'm not a fan of antibiotics.

[@peightonsmith4224]

How’d it go?? I get tested next week!

[@startswithkitchen]

@@peightonsmith4224 It went well. There was no GPS during my first pregnancy, and I pray that there will be no GPS in this next pregnancy. How did your test go?

[@rosec8101]

The UK doesn't test for GBS. Only 34 countries in the world do. Why would I get antibiotics that have 100 % kill rate of good bacteria for me and my baby if there is a 1% chance of my baby having a complication. Plus just because you test negative doesn't mean you are when you deliver. Seems kind of crazy and why not test for it at delivery?

[@estermartinez2824]

Totally agree

[@s.sflower]

So you think there's only a 1% chance of complications with baby if no antibiotics are used during labor? I'm trying to get more info on this topic

[@TeamThompsons]

@@s.sflower 1-2% of babies that are colonized with gbs, and that is only 50% of babies whose mothers test positive for it. So .05%-1% of babies whose mother tested positive will have treatable complications within a few days of birth.

[@kep8814]

What about when Momma is allergic to penicillin?

[@mariaverdugoprentiss9360]

Hello Bridget!! Great video, thank you will be watching more defenetly ♥️ I have tested positive in my first trimester in a urine test, what brings me most joy and inner peace would be to birth at home. Do you think I can "cure" myself before my due date? Thank you🙏

[@nelled4738]

Thank God my obgyn screened me at 7weeks when I went to see how far along I was. That was a very helpful video!

[@cbrison06]

Glad you were screened early, did you get antibiotics

[@MulataLinda8]

How did you get screened early, you asked for it???

[@sscc6853]

I'm 37 weeks expecting my 3rd. I jave fast deliveries, 1 hr. My doctor said they wojkd have to give me antibiotics 4 hrs before I give birth & since I deliver in 1 hr...she plans to skip it and just monitor baby. This worries me tremendously. What are your thoughts on this ? Thank you

[@AsthaKhare]

My doula has asked me to use hibiclens antibacterial wash with a peri bottle to clean myself around my vagina around 35 to not test positive, is this a good idea? I am 34 weeks

[@jenmaggio7190]

Your blood pH is tightly regulated by the body - what you eat / drink isn’t going to affect it. Certain disease states affect it, but no, sugar isn’t going to make your blood acidic.

[@ambermieras1503]

Hi Bridget, I am 37 weeks and tested positive for GBS. My last baby’s labor was only 3 hours long and I’m afraid that I will not get to the hospital in time for this one to get the antibiotics she needs. Do you have any advice for me? My OBGYN doesn’t seem concerned about and has just told me not to worry, but I can’t seem to get it out of my head that my baby could be in danger.

[@spirtevaloz7008]

I’m in the exact same boat! Please let me know how everything went cause I’m at risk of pre labor and I’m scared

[@debrasiru3305]

Hai, how are u and ur baby now, I'm 37 weeks and tested positive too..

[@lovingmy3kingz800]

@@spirtevaloz7008 hello same here I’m 37 weeks and tested positive how was your baby at labor? Any advice?

[@miasegoviano5004]

hi girls! 😫 just tested positive at 37 weeks HELP ANYONE

[@MrsMuffin11]

I heard that giving antibiotics during labor can cause antibiotic resistance in newborns...since not every baby will even get GBS if the mom has it, im choosing not to do antibiotics....

[@chinkyfist6655]

How often do I sprinkle the probiotics on my underwear? Daily? Every other day?

[@hannahhatt7996]

I’m GBS Positive again with my second child. It makes sense that I would be because I have HG. I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant and still suffering with nausea and vomiting. Unfortunately eating certain foods and taking certain supplements won’t be possible for me because it’s been so hard to keep most things down. :(

[@TheLuckyCloverx]

What’s HG?

[@slpowernolan]

@@TheLuckyCloverx Hyperemesis gravidarum. Severe vomiting and nausea.

[@vanessarussell4790]

Do you think someone can contract gbs from the water Mama used for laborring, if the water splash onto their face?

[@tulip_peony]

Very good information !! Thank you !

[@ClaraSais]

I had it with my daughter we were both very ill for a week, wish I’d known about it beforehand. Currently doing 100 skips a day in October to raise money for Group B Strep Support.

[@umakhaitov]

you were sick bbecause of the antiiotics? my wife is positive too for this ans she's deniying to take it during the labor

[@ClaraSais]

@@umakhaitov hi. No I wasn’t sick because of antibiotics. Had GBS with first pregnancy so they said I had to have antibiotics with my second during labour.

[@s.sflower]

Did you get the antibiotics?

[@ClaraSais]

@@s.sflower yes

[@s.sflower]

@@ClaraSais how is your daughter now? Did you get ill because of the group b or because of the antibiotics?

[@emiliosa934]

Does group b streptococcus isolated mean positive?

[@LCSDarkAngel2006]

GBS was found in my urine early on (1st trimester). My OB is going to go ahead and give me the antibiotics during labor. So, she's skipping the actual screening for GBS since she found it earlier.

[@karineyoussef2449]

I had small amounts of GBS in my urine in my 1st trimester but not enough to be clinically significant so they ran the test again and it came back negative but the OB mentioned potentially giving me antibiotics anyway during labour however if I can avoid it I would definitely like to so I will ask to get screened again later

[@h.v.7703]

Same thing happened to me and this is my 3rd pregnancy and the only pregnancy that ive had it. I was at the time using vaginal progesterone suppositories for ivf and it was my 1st pregnancy ive had to do that. I really really dont want to have antibiotics during labor.

[@denissesuarez9191]

What happens when you get antibiotics during labor?:(

[@Daniellasanche]

In Europe they don't even test for it because the risk is lower than 1%....

[@magicalnona5391]

Not in sweden they do test and alot of pregnant women test positivt!

[@MommyBee1589]

This was so helpful, thank you so much!

[@kellymareebishop3506]

Bridget Teyler have you actually gone through this experience

[@merry-ain]

Hey i m 32 weeks pregnant and having severe itching on my vaginal skin. What is it? Can you please guide me? I had used many over the counter cream and vaginal capsules but its not working at all. I am worried about my vagina and my baby to be.. Please tell something?

[@BridgetTeyler]

Is it possibly a yeast infection? I would talk to your care provider about what you're experiencing!

[@brendab5063]

Lovely Angel I’m having the same thing I’m 25 weeks. If I can ask what happened with you?

[@Priscilla_Guerrero]

I’m getting my placenta encapsulated, does this affect the placenta if tested positive? I’m getting tested next week. Hope all goes well🙏

[@evelyndoeseverything8016]

I don’t think so. I had it with my son and I was able to get my placenta encapsulated.

[@FandomTheWise]

I have GBS and I found out two weeks ago. I am now 38 weeks and I have seen the doctor twice. She hadn't suggested mediation or anything. She didn't answer any of my questions or anything.

[@nedzmijarifati6559]

Would you recommend the probiotic from garden of life? They have three diffrent: vaginal care, women and pregnant (less in this).

[@YellaRoseBliss]

I take the garden of life women’s daily care probiotics throughout my pregnancy and I was GBS negative.

[@praj2389]

I am GBS positive at 37 weeks, I really am hoping for a non medicated natural birth. I am planning to take probiotics and vitamin C. Can I request re-test around 39 weeks and is it allowed in the US hospitals to deny antibiotics and rather opt for monitoring your newborn ?

[@lovingmy3kingz800]

Hello how was the process?? Any advice? I’m 37 weeks as well positive

[@praj2389]

Hi, my doctor kept dissuading me from re-testing and I couldn't convince her. She basically said even if the retest is negative they would give antibiotics to be safe. At the hospital no one seemed to remember about GBS surprisingly, but I was a little scared at the last moment and I told them about it so they gave me antibiotics.

[@gretaeder5996]

When I asked to be retested, my doctor went into all the reasons why that was silly and tried to reassure me that antibiotics were fine, but at the end reluctantly agreed to let me retest at 39 weeks because you as the patient have the right to request or decline whatever you want, but I was still positive unfortunately. I asked about a chlorhexidine rinse during labor that is the standard in Europe, but they said even if I do that they’ll treat it as if I had done nothing because I declined antibiotics, and I’ll be strongly advised to stay 48 hours extra for monitoring. Again, you have the power. They can’t force you to stay or be injected with anything, but they can strongly shame/guilt trip you and mark you as AMA (against medical advice) which could affect whether they want to continue appointments and caring for you, and they threaten that insurance may not cover your bills then either… really, the system is set up to bully you when you dare to question anything or request more options and knowledge. But again, they can’t make you do anything, even if the language they use makes it sound like it’s required (“we require”, “if *blank* then you will…”, etc)

[@MookieLee123]

My hospital is saying antibiotics are mandatory if you’re positive. I can’t take antibiotics because I have near fatal reactions to all categories of antibiotics and they’re aware of this. Idk what to do if I’m positive!

[@sondraxcore]

I know this is old but it’s not mandatory, they will just monitor baby longer if you don’t have them to make sure no infection shows up

[@andreeapreoteasa8521]

Does Gbs cause infertility? I am 23 years old and i am gbs positive. i want to have a baby next year. Thanks!

[@kelleylynne93]

No.

[@TheSilverLining80]

No

[@normarodriguez5456]

I have had group B strep since last year not sure if it was from the rock stuck 8n my bile. I am not pregnant. HOW CAN I GET RID OF IT AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GO AWAY..PLEASE HELP !! IM ON LIFE 9 PROBIOTICS

[@randomlyyours2663]

Same situation… got tested positive and the ob just gave me 7 days antibiotic and did not tell me for follow up check up 😑

[@s.elizabeth1753]

Group b strep isn't a big deal if you're not pregnant. Just take probiotics and eat healthy

[@whoisameliaxx]

My mum had group b strep I had to get tested to see if I have it but I don’t have it

[@JC-it5wd]

Please do a video of everything about vaccines🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@fuhkshet9703]

J C don’t poison your children.....

[@ChristConvicted]

Research for yourself! Look up Suzanne Humphries. Del Bigtree here on KZbin. Vaxxed as well. Several documentaries.

[@modernmotherly2375]

Is there a way I can message you privately? I was GBS negative with my first pregnancy and now with my second I believe I’ve tested positive. Going to confirm with my OB but I’m just confused as to how I could be positive this time. Crazy to hear how it can be contracted through food, water or other things.

[@giannavillacres1051]

As a nurse, I want you to know it’s perfectly normal to have a GBS overgrowth down there. It is a bacteria that already lives on the body, but does not necessarily belong/originate in the vaginal area. Simply being pregnant weakens the immune system and can cause people to feel symptoms, but for the most part it’s asymptomatic. I am also pregnant and have GBS. If I wasn’t a nurse, and didn’t see how common it is in the labor and delivery units at the hospital, I’d be freaking out, but trust me when I say it’s very common. You aren’t alone. There are tons of different bacterias that live in or on specific parts of our bodies. While they belong and colonize in those parts, they sometimes make their way to other parts of the body where they don’t belong. These things accidentally happen and it’s not anyone’s fault. As this girl says, so many women deliver healthy babies despite GBS. I hope this gives you some peace.

[@noris00]

@@giannavillacres1051 I'm relieved to read this. I'm due very soon (7th of November) this is my 3rd pregnancy but my first time being told I'm positive with GBS. You can only imagine how nerve wracked I got once I starting researching about this, especially the fact that the baby can get side effect of the antibiotics affecting there gut flora. What insight do you have regarding these (antibiotics)side effects on baby? I'm so overwhelmed about my options to what's safest for me and especially my unborn baby.

[@ayaitabdallah7242]

@@noris00 please I’m in the same situation I hope you gave birth to your baby and are doing well

[@noris00]

@@ayaitabdallah7242 thank you. I had a successful birth on November 13 of last year. 23 hours in labor and 3 doses of Ancef medication for Gstrep with no complications for myself or my baby. Everything will be fine mama don’t you worry.

[@PeterPSea]

@@noris00 Thanks for the info, my wife tested positive (weak positive) from a leucorrhea exam. Shes freak out, I show the comments from you guys and shes a little calm now.

[@isaidyesfitness2534]

If being GBS positive will that effect if you can have a home birth or not?

[@FeiNixx04]

**I know this comment was posted a year ago so you may have found the answer to this question already, but figured I’d reply in case anyone else became curious of the same thing! ❤** It should not affect home birth for those who are positive with GBS, I’m currently pregnant with my first with a planned home birth, and was diagnosed yesterday with GBS. My midwife informed me that it won’t impact our home birth experience, and that she’d just be sure to have the antibiotic drip on hand in case I decided to use it during the labor process. She was also very informative on the effects of the antibiotics and the fact that it not only takes the bad bacteria but the good bacteria we want the baby to take as well, and did not pressure me either way on what choice was best for me as I wanted to do more research first. Thankful for her and her support! I know other midwives may have different ways they do their work and what they provide may be different, though. So, hopefully this information is accurate!

[@raymamontero450]

Thank you so much!!!

[@palmerjones4408]

I was screened at 7 weeks and positive for GBS - now prescribed antibiotics :/ Why was I screened earlier than normal ?

[@TheWholisticMama]

Monolaurin is great too for GBS

[@lauratorres6453]

Is this a anitbotic or probiotic?

[@TheWholisticMama]

@@lauratorres6453 antibiotic

[@upcycledbycarly6232]

My OB told me yellow discharge can be present when you have GBS? is this true?

[@yana212]

Yes

[@ruukibane301]

Um ANNNND WHEN YOU LEAK AMNIOTIC FLUID....tf....your doc is a moron.

[@uchechiiyeghe1699]

Thanks a lot

[@nillagabriella9137]

I’ve had EXTREME itching that feels like a yeast infection but my obgyn says it’s my overgrowth of step b or gbs.... I’ve already had my first round of antibiotics... the itching still persists .. any tips ?

[@karlahale6911]

Itching all over your body? Or down below?

[@mariajoseboteroocampo2765]

Hi Nilla, hope you are better now, but in case I usually peal a little piece of garlic (it is a great antibiotic) and take it like an aspirine everyday for a week. In the past I took it for a strong urinal infections every 8 to 10 hours for 3 days, exactly like an antibiotic. As always worked great plus my skin turns radiant and pretty.

[@nuramirah1422]

@@mariajoseboteroocampo2765 do you take 1 cloves garlic eberyday?i just so scary..this is my first pregnancy and 37weeks..my doctor just tell me and positive GBS

[@mariajoseboteroocampo2765]

Hola@@nuramirah1422 yes, one everyday, there are not side effects or anything to worry. Garlic is a superfood and totally natural. Your skin will star to look prettier as well, however it is eliminated through the skin in the body so can can give you some odor, just to be aware.

[@erind42]

I was wondering I just switched to the Baby and me prenatal vitamins and I noticed there was chamomile flower...my midwife told me not to drink chamomile tea because of an aspirin / blood thinning like effect. Is it much less than the tea in this vitamin or are they similar? I’d like to use them but worried about chamomile

[@melmckenna4599]

I find you awesome thanks

[@janessaperez9727]

I got tested positive for GBS but I am allergic to amoxicillin & penicillin I’m 37 weeks but what are they going to give me during labor if I can’t take those antibiotics??

[@s.elizabeth1753]

Decline antibiotics, stay in hospital to monitor baby. Just because you test positive doesn't guarantee it'll harm baby

[@s.sflower]

​@s.elizabeth1753 what are the cons with taking the antibiotics?

[@azik7571]

Is there home test for GBS?

[@Peonykamie]

What if you’re not pregnant and have this?

[@normarodriguez5456]

Yea

[@marshaemoore954]

It’s just BV

[@matildakopshti1334]

Can I still try and get rid of the GBS even at 21 weeks?? Btw thank you so much for your channel! You very much informed me on GBS😊

[@afsanatai7572]

Same I’m 22 and I got group b strep. Need to get rid of it if possible

[@slyhead66]

I did all of this and still tested positive 😭 I feel so gross

[@helloworld-ow9tf]

Hi there I did all these and I'm positive too. Please don't feel that way. There are millions of microorganism living in your vagina. This is its just one thing they happen to test. It's really no big deal

[@nicolereeder4384]

Same. I’m still going to try to get rid of it before labor, so I switched to garden of life probiotic which is stronger than the 5bil cfu one I was taking prior to my positive test. Thinking about taking garlic and drinking kefir too. Really want to retest and see if I can avoid antibiotics. The hospital can do a rapid GBS test.

[@allisonsims361]

I know you said to limit sugar to help prevent, would you consider dates in this category or processed sugar only?

[@6inthestix]

Allison Sims dates are a whole food, as long as you don’t have GD then go to town!

[@BridgetTeyler]

Processed sugar is the thing to look out for and limit! Sugars from REAL whole foods are generally fine, but like 3babies 1arm mentioned, if you have gestational diabetes, you'll need to limit even natural sugars.

[@Emily-om4nw]

Genuinely confused as to why everyone doesn’t receive the antibiotics if you can test negative for it but still could have it at the time of birth?!

[@EricaGriffin]

Because that would be A LOT of unnecessary treatment of antibiotics in healthy women and infants. It’s a controversial treatment to begin with. This is why the UK doesn’t even bother screening. Most babies exposed to b strep go on to be healthy with zero complications. Antibiotic resistance is dangerous from over treatment from this just like this. We also worry about side effects and long term consequences on infants from interrupting important immune system development. At some point we will have a vaccine for b strep and this prophylactic nonsense will be a thing of the past. 30% of women and infants exposed to antibiotics, of whom A LARGE PERCENT don’t need them, should be motivation enough.

[@Emily-om4nw]

@@EricaGriffin wow thank you for that info I had no idea!!

[@alexvalna419]

I have the same question!

[@jessicaa204]

My doctor said that it is most likely to come back

[@ernestbebvista1046]

Is GBS Curable? I was told by someone that once you have it, you can’t get rid of it. They also told me that the antibiotic is used to make sure the baby doesn’t get GBS if pregnant.

[@Evelyne1233]

It comes and goes. So you can have it with this pregnancy but you might not have it with the next pregnancy.

[@gretaeder5996]

Some women test positive early on in pregnancy but then can test negative later. So it may be more easy to get if you’ve already had it, but it definitely comes and goes. Antibiotics is the automatic treatment in America, but natural methods such as probiotics and a change in diet work too. Europe uses an antibacterial rinse of diluted chlorhexidine during labor instead of antibiotics and studies show it can be just as effective. In short, there’s no one size fits all approach and I wish America’s medical system gave us more options and education, but unfortunately you have to dig for a lot of this info yourself

[@s.elizabeth1753]

It's just a bacteria in your gut, it's not that big of a deal. But it can be when you have a baby, but not everyone who tests positive will harm their baby. It's a small chance

[@s.sflower]

​@@s.elizabeth1753 do you know the chances of baby getting it if the mother gets antibiotics during labor?

[@kellymareebishop3506]

So probiotics contain streptococcus so I don't see this to be completely true

[@ContraryContradiction]

There are different strains of strep though. This is specifically group b.

[@redpinky44]

What about having a c section and positive for gbs?

[@kimhedges4697]

I'm pretty sure this would have no effect on the baby, since they pick up the bacteria as they travel through the vaginal canal :)

[@giannavillacres1051]

C-section would have no effect in regards to GBS. Not that C-sections are safer than vaginal births, but in regards infecting your baby with GBS, c-section is a safer way of preventing any GBS from reaching your baby because then they do not travel through the vaginal canal and the GBS has no way of making its way to the baby’s mucous membranes.

[@ginnellewalker9517]

I tested positive at 35 weeks and was wondering the same thing...

[@hanbobanable]

You would have antibiotics anyway because its a c-section so it kind of doesn't make a difference in the end!

[@farheenkausar7416]

How Abt taking antibiotics it is safe ? During first trimester

[@whiggygirl]

In the UK they only screen for Group B Strep if you have previously tested pos, but if it's your first baby, how can you have already tested pos? It's stupid

[@hisloveiseternal1]

Would kombucha be ok?

[@BridgetTeyler]

Yes! Kombucha is great during pregnancy. You just don't want too much mostly because of the sugars.

[@hisloveiseternal1]

@@BridgetTeyler ok, thank you!

[@ellebee.91]

Kimchi!

[@caseyandtoryshalloween1236]

B stands for B not beta. It is beta-hemolytic though.

[@susmateja]

sprinkle on the panties?? I mean, you can buy vaginal probiotics... And they are not the same as the ones for the gut. This sounds highly suspicious to me

[@thegrowingauthor2972]

Hey Bridget, my OB told me the antibiotics don't harm the good bacteria. Do I have to take the antibiotics or can I refuse? I think I need to do a bit more research because I feel a little uneasy about this. She did not swab she told me that I tested positive in my first urine sample. Since you are saying that it changes throughout pregnancy now I am skeptical and don't know what to do. I'm 36 weeks...

[@Cabbage-dk6nu]

So, testing positive in urine sample indicates a very high colonization level that is unlikely to go completely away over the course of pregnancy, which is why they generally consider a positive urine test a fairly definitive sign it will be present during labor as well.

[@rosem7042]

You should be comfortable asking for a retest.

[@ruukibane301]

Antibiotics kill EVERYTHING and on top of that if some remain they are no immune to the Antibiotics used. This actually happens often.

[@Johnrider1234]

Margarine is not good fat

[@TheCommentSpy769]

Butter is

[@AdrenalineJunkie2323]

Some of these foods scream acid reflux 😫

[@SairaSabir1443AH]

@6:06

[@sha8photo]

Oh you lost me at lollies make your blood acidic. They absolutely do not 😂 don’t get me wrong, they’re not good for you of course

[@j3nn1g4l]

Please explain to me how we’re NOT supposed to have “bacteria” in our anus…….. please let me know how we’re supposed to kill all our defense mechanisms (with antibiotics) before having a child….!!!!

[@cynthianovoselsky3511]

❤😊

[@Johnrider1234]

Screened. Yeah and she did not want that invasive. She thinks thats very invasive

[@saminamaharjan2087]

helo sis im also guillian barre syndrome (GBS) n im also pregnent of7 month n im having diffculty in walking n moving hands plz help me to get rid of this pain

[@frannygod1760]

This is a different kind of GBS mam

[@veronicaramirez802]

😢😢😢😢😢 I'm worried I was told today I was gbs positive I'm 38 weeks pregnant ..

[@natallacarlos8698]

veronica ramirez same me too I’m irritated

[@jesskellow8284]

Don’t be worried I was positive early in my pregnancy then positive again at 38 weeks I was given antibiotics both times first time cleared after antibiotics waiting for results for this time round but I will be given antibiotics intravenous during labour everything will be okay after birth they will make sure baby hasn’t got the infection by keeping an eye on him for 12 hours I was worried but the odds he will have it is quite low. Midwifes are amazing and will help u get through it x

[@adrishak]

@@jesskellow8284 hello, I was just told im positive today. Im trying to do as much research as I can. Was your baby ok after the antibiotics? Were you able to breastfeed right after the baby was born? Thanks in advance!

[@jesskellow8284]

@@adrishak I was giving antibiotics during labour and yeah my baby was fine was discharged the same day I gave birth to him. Checked him over and all fine no problems at all. I didn't breastfeed I bottle fed him. I was so relieved to be told I could go home the day I gave birth as I was told I would have to stay in. Don't worry everything will be okay xx

[@adrishak]

@@jesskellow8284 thanks for your quick response 🙏🏽