GBS in Pregnancy Explained

[@devidev3279]

This is how I would love information delivered from my doctor. So calming and positively assuring. 😊

[@Vargas73B]

This is hardly assuring, she sounds like a.fool

[@domestiKAIT]

I just love her. So cool and calm. You tell me I'm dying in that tone and delivery and I'd be like "oh cool..thank you!!" 😂

[@kaylalawrence2545]

This comment made me laugh. She is definitely so calming 😊

[@NokubongaMashinya]

No ways, you're so calming and soothing. I wish you were my OBGYN. Come to South Africa, pleaaaaase

[@ceeayenay]

I wish I had this explanation when I tested positive for GBS with my second. I am a super clean person but the way they talked about it was like I tested positive for being a filthy person.

[@CS-er9xv]

It's just part of your normal flora "down there" for some women 🤷 no biggie

[@savannahross526]

SAME HERE! I was beating myself up over being positive!

[@darrylskylar8757]

As someone with GBS, it is a big deal!

[@tay6418]

GBS should be taken SERIOUSLY. And with all due respect, I honestly feel like you shouldn’t be acting so nonchalant when discussing this matter. Because if people see that you, as (I’m assuming) a healthcare professional not make a big deal about it, they too will probably not take this matter seriously. Babies can and have died from this infection! Women and people in general should be more educated about GBS. So please don’t treat this matter like it’s “just gbs” like “it’s not a big deal.” It may be “just gbs” for us adults, but when it comes to the babes, it’s very deadly and should be taken seriously. And I say all of this out of concern for other people’s education about the true threat GBS poses towards babies!💕😊 Please do your research, everyone. Look for the signs of GBS in while pregnant, because it’s possible to have negative results when testing for GBS and develop GBS in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Therefore exposing your baby to the infection you thought you didn’t have. And please, everyone, do your research of the signs of GBS in your babies. They can have early onset GBS or late onset GBS. So you may not even see the signs until your baby is about 3 months old!!!!!! Again do your research everyone, GBS truly is a heartbreaking infection that can take the life of your baby if they have been exposed to the bacteria. I don’t say all of this to scare you, but out of love. 💕 😊

[@racheln4309]

Babies have died, yes. But the way we treat GBS here is not how all developed countries do. It’s not actually a cut and dry issue, there are lots of nuances. Most babies won’t die from it.

[@tay6418]

@@racheln4309 it should still be discussed seriously though. So people aren’t not taking it seriously because if they don’t think it’s a serious thing they may not really feel the need to have their baby treated.

[@racheln4309]

​@@tay6418 I agree! people need to be informed. But I also wonder if the statistics that we have are as high as they are because most women have lots of cervical checks before and during labor, as well as many women getting their waters broken. Those things seem like they would definitely help introduce bacteria up high where the baby is.

[@tay6418]

@@racheln4309 that’s definitely something to think about!

[@JohnSmith-ly2qp]

No one ever mentions what it does to your babies gut bacteria though. They use things has "preventitives" that end up causing harm to child or mother later in life. Instead of just treating the problem if it arises they treat everyone for nothing.

[@gemmapetersen4027]

100%!

[@foofur6647]

Ok, so I just found your KZbin channel and I’ve already fallen in (platonic) love with your spirit, brains and personality. Now I see you like doing Legos?!? ❤ love 😊

[@alirodmd]

Omg thank youuuu🥰! Sending you a big hug!

[@jcar5860]

I was positive for GBS. And I got pumped full of ampicillin during labor. My baby went Into NICU as a preventive measure since she was exposed for 18 hours. Also, I love your shirt ! Yo también soy Boricua nací,me críe y vivo en Puerto Rico :)

[@kelseyallen-gassen4044]

My test came back negative. I didn’t deliver for another month. My newborn baby ended up with bacterial meningitis, he was positive for group B strep, and was on a ventilator at 5 days old.

[@sarahquinn2224]

How is your baby doing today? That sounds rough😢

[@mytreasuredcreations]

Doctors in Brazil will tell patients they need a C section because of a GBS positive test. 🤦

[@thenevermindchannelganggan4160]

I love watching your videos so calming

[@milutii]

Could you give us a little on lichen sclerosus and pregnancy/vaginal delivery? Curious if there's anything to consider or be aware of as far as spread, or impact to vulvar/perineum healing after delivery (thinking perhaps changes in hormones?!). I was diagnosed in my late 20s (about 5-6 years ago) because of course (I am an internally broken millennial apparently collecting reproductive and auto-immune disorders 😅🙃). No pregnancies (yet? 😬) but I keep meaning to dig up more info on LS + pregnancy. I like your to-the-point no-bullshit way of explaining things so here I am. 😉😂❤

[@Nessap720_ct]

Thank you for this, i had it when i had my daughter 16 years ago and have always been embarrassed about it, like i was dirty or something

[@ms.tootsie]

GroupB strep almost killed my son!! Cause a incompetent doctor!

[@idontcare32pre]

I love all the information you give and you are a gift to society❤❤ 😊 but you are an absolute menace for opening multiple Lego packages on top of each other!!!🧛🏼‍♀️😈

[@foofur6647]

Hahahaha! So true 😂

[@audreyu5442]

Only bummer was I had to stay an extra day in the hospital because of insufficient antibiotics prior to baby being born. As a FTM I went into labor at 37w 5d and was 6 cm by the time I got to the hospital and they didn’t give me enough penicillin in time!

[@britneywendel3305]

Yes, this! *And* getting the antibiotics in for a certain amount of time before baby is born is pretty important still, right? I know a family that had a baby that sadly passed away in the 90s because it was born before the 4 hours of antibiotics. And they were trying to keep my sister’s recent induction slow at the start because of the GBS and letting the penicillin work long enough, I believe.

[@RK-fz7qc]

I was gbs positive, didn’t know when I gave birth. Got the test done at 37 weeks, surprisingly, delivered my baby 2 days later before my results were in. So I didn’t get the antibiotics. They watched my little guy like a hawk during our hospital stay! Thank God he’s fine though

[@raniwright3621]

Need your glasses! Love your content

[@mariannegana8192]

You’re very intelligent and easy going ❤❤🎉🎉

[@TypeOneg]

I remember the horrible yeast infections I got with my first kid. Nasty.

[@pnwotjourney2936]

Is it completely necessary to have IV antibiotics in labor if you are GBS positive? I absolutely hate antibiotics and feel like it might be an unnecessary intervention if you don’t have any of the other risk factors.

[@CS-er9xv]

It's actually not for you, it's for your baby. Group B strep (or strep agalactiae) can cause meningitis in newborns. They come in contact with it when they pass thru the birth canal. If you're positive for gbs but having a C-section then you shouldn't need it. However, if you're gbs positive and delivering vaginally, then I'd definitely get the IV antibiotics

[@tay6418]

I think it is

[@gemmapetersen4027]

I highly suggest listening to the episode on GBS by "The Great Birth Rebellion" podcast.

[@Brooklyn_baddiex3]

I definitely wish I was told that I was instead of waiting until I went into labor and then on top of that getting penicillin when that shit was burning me through the iv smfh. I had no idea I was gbs positive until right after I had given birth (first pregnancy) when one of the nurses was telling a postpartum nurse the breakdown.

[@charlenem7395]

A neighbor is smoking weed while pregnant. I feel bad for the unborn baby.

[@Baxfam1]

It’s fine

[@mrs.hatfield1451]

I love you! ❤ You're so appreciated!!

[@PomsNTomsMom92]

I just saw a video of a woman explaining how her two month old baby died because of pneumonia. It was caused by GBS. How is it not a big deal?

[@Saintlaure-sj7nj]

I got my tubes tied 8 years ago because I get hyper emesis during my pregnancies. What are the chances of getting it again if I get my tubes untied. I’m 39

[@Panchita1]

What are you building? ❤

[@candicerobles7063]

Can you talk about gestational diabetes?❤

[@SuperNintendoChalmers503]

The medical advice is great! But what’s going on with those legos. 👀

[@ambertastic7610]

I had it during my first pregnancy.

[@billieflowers1]

My daughter was positive when she was pregnant with her first baby (my granddaughter), and they decided a c-section was the best option for her. What are your thoughts?

[@sarahquinn2224]

I always heard that it can be transferred to the baby even with a C section surgery.

[@common_future]

I had GBS with my first pregnancy and to be honest it was a big deal because I wasn't told my only option of my waters broke was the be induced with the drip, and I wasn't allowed to use the bath or shower on the day. It was not a good experience. Second pregnancy I was neg, and waters broke again so I was able to get in the bath this time and had an amazing full physiological birth. If I'd have been positive I'd have been induced again and likely would have had numerous unnecessary interventions. FYI some countries screen all women for GBS and many others just do risk factors only. The risk of passing GBS to your baby is pretty low. I recommend listening to the Great Birth Rebellion podcast on this topic.

[@Kotapises]

I'd recommend watvhing mama dr Jones video about it. The risk is low but you should never forgive yourself if anything

[@gemmapetersen4027]

That podcast is gold!

[@familyoffour247]

Can you answer what percentage of labors with GBS positive mothers where antibiotics improves outcome? I've heard as much as 60% of babies may still be affected due to antibiotics not being enough. So many women receive false negatives and their babies are either incredibly sick or worst case, pass away. Acting nonchalant about it may soothe some mothers who have no negative experience but could traumatize others by telling them it's "no big deal" they have group b, or lost their infant due to group b...I'd consider rewording this, or at least adding a disclaimer.

[@foofur6647]

Does anybody know which Lego kit she’s building here?🤔

[@alirodmd]

The world/globe! It’s really cool!

[@foofur6647]

@@alirodmd Ahh! Thanks for the reply. I’ll have to get that one.❤️

[@emilypott8113]

Yiu can also decline the antibiotics ladies. Your choice. Baby misses out on a lot of beneficial bacteria when you get antibiotics. I always decline even when I’m positive. Doctors should be giving you a choice not telling you how it is.

[@s.sflower]

Really? Have you been positive for group b and declined the antibiotics? I'm having my test next week and if it is positive idk what to do... any help will be appreciated

[@Yuallsomad]

I love how cruisy you are!

[@nobodyowens8159]

Ooh don't open all the packets at once It will do your head in As you build Good advice about streb b I had antibiotics in labour .they put big sticker on labour file to let them.know I have strep b.

[@kaitlyndenny]

Ok but what are you building?

[@personified3500]

How would we even know to check that out, like are there symptoms?

[@CS-er9xv]

No symptoms. It's a typical test that most doctors test all pregnant women for as part of their prenatal care

[@kcg1629]

How can k get rid of the chronic Ione I have?

[@bonsaibaby8257]

If your allergic to PCN we can use other bacteria.😂 Never heard it that way before.

[@Vargas73B]

Why are you saying don't worry about it when it's extremely dangerous for a newborn.

[@nobodyowens8159]

All women should check pregnant or not.can save lives when in labour Get the test

[@a_girl_from_brooklyn1488]

Information was useful but the noise from the wrappers and legos was obnoxiously loud like fingernails on chalkboard 😬

[@daniellecoleman533]

How can I get pregnant my doctor told me that I may have endometriosis and I was to big smh 😢😢

[@TheBiancalov]

Your Dr sounds like an idiot. How rude and hope you seek another option. I want to have a baby but 39 overweight and got so many health issues 😢. In addition to this group b crap I never heard of until today

[@thaynagh]

Omg can you be my dr please

[@Nevolet]

Buut what about everyone that delivers premature? Or miscarry early on?

[@ivonneatilano]

I love the bacteria just hangs out with us it sure does lol 😊

[@ivebee5577]

Bacteria 🦠, hang out with us 🦠 🤷‍♀️🦠