OHbaby! Forums : Group B Strep and labour options? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 22:43:12 +0000 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:29:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32612 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : Thanks ladies. I was really stressing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=990286&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#990286 Author: DzinerGirl
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Posted: 07 April 2010 at 8:29pm

Thanks ladies. I was really stressing out about this but after doing more research and talking to the MW about it this morning I'm alot more at ease about it.

Apart from having a lure in my hand for the AB's she said there should be no reason it should interfere with anything..being in the birthing pool or shower etc so that's a relief]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:29:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=990286&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#990286 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : Emmecat wrote:Oh can you have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=987278&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#987278 Author: mumtooboys
Subject: 32612
Posted: 03 April 2010 at 10:13pm

Originally posted by Emmecat Emmecat wrote:

Oh can you have Strep b for one pg and not the others?  Gosh I naively thought if you didn't have it for the first then you wonuldn't have it for the second....thanks for the heads up lol


Generally speaking you are more 'at risk' if you have tested positive before. We actually refused this test for a variety of reasons, and in the UK they don't even routinely screen for it. Because of its transient nature IMO we should be watching ALL babies for signs not just ones where we think we know mums status.

Something else to bear in mind, they like for you to have the IV antibiotics for at least 2 hours prior to your birth...........of course since DS2 was born in under 2 hours would have been moot anyway. LOL ABs are also not a guarantee that bubs won't get sick even if you are positive. I have two friends who both tested positive, everyone had them (including the babies) and both babies were really sick and one of them nearly died.    So for us, knowing all that, we probably would have taken a 'wait and see' approach even if I had tested positive.]]> Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:13:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=987278&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#987278 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : mealz- i never ever normally throw...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=986097&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#986097 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 6:24pm

mealz- i never ever normally throw up but i did in labour both times.. one with and one without medication(till the c section of course) so not sure if it normally makes people feel sick.. ]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:24:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=986097&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#986097 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : I tested positive for Group B...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985966&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985966 Author: Jaune
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 3:37pm

I tested positive for Group B strep about 2-3 years ago and when I got the results they told me it was nothing to worry about unless I got pregnant.
Well...now I am, and I told my midwife about the history of Group B strep. Current tests have shown that it's not there now, but due to the risks of respiratory problems in the baby, they'll treat me with the ABs anyway...just in case.
As others have said, it is transient so better to be safe than sorry I suppose.

I too want to have a water birth and was worried that this might affect my desire to do so, but my midwife doesn't think it will...the only thing will be the IV which can't go underwater, but it'll be put in my hand...

I generally don't like ABs and they make me feel a bit sick...hope it's different when they're administered IV...although I imagine that'll be the least of my worries!
]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:37:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985966&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985966 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : I was talking to my MW about this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985960&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985960 Author: Caro07
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 3:33pm

I was talking to my MW about this yesterday. Apparently the strep B is a transient organism so if they swab you again in a few weeks time you may well be negative. For this reason, she doesn't routinely swab her patients - she will offer it but leaves it up to the individual to decide.

I think this is why they don't usually swab until you are around the 36 week mark. As you still have a wee way to go you may need to be re-swabbed before going down the anti-biotic route.

Shouldn't change your birth plan if you do decide to have anti-biotics. As otehrs have said you can have them orally.

ETA - sorry Hippymama has pretty much already said what I have added!

Edited by Caro07]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:33:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985960&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985960 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : Hi... I was just about to say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985833&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985833 Author: yermasyada
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 1:22pm

Hi... I was just about to say what Hippy Mamma said

I tested positive and took some oral anti-bs which cleared it up, or at least I didn't test positive a couple of weeks later.

I'm planning a home birth (hypnobirthing) and even i do end up having to have IV anti-bs for whatever reason, I can still come home afterwards, provided I don't have a bad reaction or anything. Then if they need to be topped up, the MW can do it at home.

I'm also rh- and will probably need some anti-d after birth. Again, because i've already had this in the hospital (at about 30 weeks) and was fine, my MW is quite happy to administer this at home.]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:22:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985833&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985833 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : I didnt have it with Bailey but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985730&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985730 Author: Tastic
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 11:30am

I didnt have it with Bailey but did with Aidan. had it early pregnancy with Adele but was cleared up by birth but given I had it with aidan I needed the IV antibiotics (but they didnt get the lure in in time! took them 8 attempts and 3 burst veins during contractions) we ended up staying an extra couple of nights in hospital where Adele and I were monitored]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:30:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985730&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985730 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : as the others said that is true...i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985566&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985566 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 9:11am

as the others said that is true...i had it from 24 weeks(had constant tests as i had a combination that cna cause prem labour.. and the second time didnt have strep b at all.. and some people have it one week and not the others.. as long as you get the AB's(in hand) it's all good and shouldnt affect anything else.. :) ]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985566&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985566 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : GBS is also a transient &#039;condition&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985565&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985565 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 9:09am

GBS is also a transient 'condition' - so you might test positive one week and not the next.]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:09:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985565&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985565 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : Oh can you have Strep b for one...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985498&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985498 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 32612
Posted: 01 April 2010 at 7:41am

Oh can you have Strep b for one pg and not the others?  Gosh I naively thought if you didn't have it for the first then you wonuldn't have it for the second....thanks for the heads up lol ]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2010 07:41:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985498&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985498 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : I had this with my first. When...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985417&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985417 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 32612
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 10:42pm

I had this with my first.

When I got to hospital they put a drip thingy in my hand. Nothing else was done at that point.

A bit further on I was dehydrated, combo of not breathing deeply & not drinking so they used that drip to put in IV fluids. Closer to birth they put in that drip line with the fluids the antibotics.

Sweet & easy nothing else was a prob.

Only pain in the butt for me was labouring in the bath with the drip in my hand as I was paranoid about leaning on my hand. Gave me something to focus on I suppose. Eta: that I could put it under water.

2nd birth I didn't have step B.

Edited by AandCsmum]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985417&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985417 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : Im pretty sure if its just IV...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985340&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985340 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 32612
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 9:29pm

Im pretty sure if its just IV antibiotics you will be fine to birth at botany.
When i had Caden I had to have antibiotics as my waters had been broken over 12 hours, they told me Id need them when I went to pukekoke maternity for monitering after nearly 12 hours in labour, she said to me, "when you come back in the wee hours(as thats when they thought Id be back lol) you will need IV antibiotics during the rest of your labour".
She never said I needed to go to middlenore or anything. In the end I needed to go to middlemore as my labour wasnt progressing and I had meconium in the waters, nothing to do with having the IV anitbiotics, Id have been fine to birth at pukekohe if things had of gone as they were suppose too.

I hope that makes sense lol

Edited by Sheza]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:29:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985340&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985340 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : Oh and with regards to pain relief...if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985325&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985325 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 32612
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 9:19pm

Oh and with regards to pain relief...if you stick with gas and even pethadine then those are very portable options that can be administered to you anywhere in the birthing room. I had both in the tub lol ]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:19:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985325&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985325 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : I don&#039;t have group B strep...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985321&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985321 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 32612
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 9:17pm

I don't have group B strep but I would imagine that the antibiotics will be administered to you via an IV drip. I'm not sure if that should affect the rest of your birth plan regarding no pain relief though- I don't see why it should? The IV is portable so you ought to be able to shower, bathe, move around etc. I had a drip and could move around ok.

It might mean though that you end up with 2 drips if you *do* have an augmented labour... I am guessing here though hun. It's the best for you and the baby to have the antibiotics though I'm sure

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:17:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985321&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985321 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : Sorry Cheryl I cant help with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985311&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985311 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 32612
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 9:05pm

Sorry Cheryl I cant help with the questions, but holey moley your 30w already?!!! OMG I remember the day you got your BFP! ]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:05:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985311&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985311 <![CDATA[Group B Strep and labour options? : My midwife has told me that my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985300&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985300 Author: DzinerGirl
Subject: 32612
Posted: 31 March 2010 at 8:57pm

My midwife has told me that my latest test results came back showing I had Group B Strep and that I will need antibiotics during labour....

I'm trying not to be worried about it but I was wondering if it will affect my labour and birth options..My birth "plan" ATM is to give birth at the Botany birth centre with little or no drugs, using a birthing pool, shower, heat etc etc as pain relief but one of my concerns is that this will have to change because of this The midwife said she will go over everything at our appt next week but there's a long weekend in the meantime and I don't want to have it playing on my mind the whole time

Does anyone know or had the same situation? Did you have to change your birth "plan"??

TIA]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:57:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32612&PID=985300&title=group-b-strep-and-labour-options#985300