Group B Strep International
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Promoting awareness and prevention of group B strep (GBS) disease in babies during pregnancy through early infancy
A prenatal infection occurs when germs in a pregnant individual cause illness that affects the pregnant individual, the unborn baby or the newborn after delivery. Germs can travel upwards thru the vagina & cervix or through the maternal bloodstream to reach babies before birth. #groupBstrep
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A prenatal infection occurs when germs in a pregnant individual cause illness that affects the pregnant individual, the unborn baby or the newborn after delivery. Germs can travel upwards thru the vagina & cervix or through the maternal bloodstream to reach babies before birth. #groupBstrep
Talk to your healthcare provider about urine culturing for #groupBstrep. If you have UTI symptoms or a significant level of GBS in your urine, you should be prescribed oral antibiotics at the time of diagnosis. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Talk to your healthcare provider about urine culturing for #groupBstrep. If you have UTI symptoms or a significant level of GBS in your urine, you should be prescribed oral antibiotics at the time of diagnosis. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info.
There are various signs of #groupBstrep disease in babies. Make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby know the signs. GBS can cause a healthy baby to become critically ill within hours – contact your baby's healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! bit.ly/GBSsigns
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
There are various signs of #groupBstrep disease in babies. Make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby know the signs. GBS can cause a healthy baby to become critically ill within hours – contact your baby's healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! bit.ly/GBSsigns
It is possible for your #groupBstrep status to change between testing and the time you go into labor. Make sure you recognize the signs of infection to help protect your baby! gbs-info.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It is possible for your #groupBstrep status to change between testing and the time you go into labor. Make sure you recognize the signs of infection to help protect your baby! gbs-info.org
Although there are no official guidelines regarding prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease prevention, several knowledge-based strategies may help prevent unborn babies becoming infected by GBS and/or enable better outcomes with prompt medical intervention. gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Although there are no official guidelines regarding prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease prevention, several knowledge-based strategies may help prevent unborn babies becoming infected by GBS and/or enable better outcomes with prompt medical intervention. gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset
Cervical exams can transport microorganisms closer to your baby. Be aware that #groupBstrep can cross intact membranes and that your status can change after testing negative. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to help protect your baby. gbs-info.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Cervical exams can transport microorganisms closer to your baby. Be aware that #groupBstrep can cross intact membranes and that your status can change after testing negative. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to help protect your baby. gbs-info.org
Learning your baby's movements is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! gbs-info.org #GroupBStrep
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Learning your baby's movements is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! gbs-info.org #GroupBStrep
You have your group Bstrep (GBS) test results, but now what? What does it mean? First, your GBS status matters! gbs-info.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
You have your group Bstrep (GBS) test results, but now what? What does it mean? First, your GBS status matters! gbs-info.org
Any unexplained maternal fever may be a sign of infection in your baby. Contact your provider immediately if you experience this! Make sure you have the knowledge to help protect your baby from #groupBstrep! gbs-info.org
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Any unexplained maternal fever may be a sign of infection in your baby. Contact your provider immediately if you experience this! Make sure you have the knowledge to help protect your baby from #groupBstrep! gbs-info.org
How much do you know about prenatal-onset #groupBstrep? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz! Challenge your friends and share this quiz to help spread awareness of prenatal-onset GBS disease! http://surveymonkey.com/r/DKJ6X9F
October 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
How much do you know about prenatal-onset #groupBstrep? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz! Challenge your friends and share this quiz to help spread awareness of prenatal-onset GBS disease! http://surveymonkey.com/r/DKJ6X9F
Testing for #GroupBStrep and knowing your GBS status can help you and your healthcare providers take adequate steps to help protect your baby. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info!
October 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Testing for #GroupBStrep and knowing your GBS status can help you and your healthcare providers take adequate steps to help protect your baby. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info!
Prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease is often overlooked or not recognized, discounting thousands of parents whose babies were infected by GBS in the womb. Visit gbsi.me/october for our awareness toolkit and resources!
October 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease is often overlooked or not recognized, discounting thousands of parents whose babies were infected by GBS in the womb. Visit gbsi.me/october for our awareness toolkit and resources!
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Today we honor, celebrate, and remember babies who have passed away due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and other causes of infant loss. #groupBstrep
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Today we honor, celebrate, and remember babies who have passed away due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and other causes of infant loss. #groupBstrep
If you are #groupBstrep positive, plan ahead if you have short labors or live far from the hospital. The IV antibiotics you receive in labor generally take 4 hours to be optimally effective. Learn more at gbs-info.org.
October 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you are #groupBstrep positive, plan ahead if you have short labors or live far from the hospital. The IV antibiotics you receive in labor generally take 4 hours to be optimally effective. Learn more at gbs-info.org.
While there can be symptoms of #groupBstrep colonization, most women do not experience any! That's why GBS testing is so important!
October 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
While there can be symptoms of #groupBstrep colonization, most women do not experience any! That's why GBS testing is so important!
Learning your baby's movement patterns is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! #GroupBStrep
October 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Learning your baby's movement patterns is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! #GroupBStrep
In many countries, #groupBstrep guidelines recommend getting tested for GBS during your 36th or 37th week of pregnancy! If the test result is positive, you should receive IV antibiotics during labor. Knowing your GBS status is important! gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing #GBSTest
October 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
In many countries, #groupBstrep guidelines recommend getting tested for GBS during your 36th or 37th week of pregnancy! If the test result is positive, you should receive IV antibiotics during labor. Knowing your GBS status is important! gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing #GBSTest
In the US, it is recommended that women are tested for #groupBstrep during the 36th or 37th week of pregnancy. This timeframe is important to predicting GBS status at birth! acog.org/gbs
October 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In the US, it is recommended that women are tested for #groupBstrep during the 36th or 37th week of pregnancy. This timeframe is important to predicting GBS status at birth! acog.org/gbs
Prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease is often overlooked or not recognized, discounting the thousands of parents who have lost babies who were infected by GBS in the womb. We want to change that! Visit gbsi.me/prenatalonset for further info on these and other knowledge-based prevention strategies.
October 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease is often overlooked or not recognized, discounting the thousands of parents who have lost babies who were infected by GBS in the womb. We want to change that! Visit gbsi.me/prenatalonset for further info on these and other knowledge-based prevention strategies.
Did you know that #groupBstrep can infect a baby before birth? Make sure you are aware of the signs and contact your healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! gbsi.me/GBSsigns
October 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Did you know that #groupBstrep can infect a baby before birth? Make sure you are aware of the signs and contact your healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! gbsi.me/GBSsigns
Prenatal-onset GBS disease is often overlooked or not recognized, which minimizes the potential of GBS to cause thousands of babies to be miscarried, stillborn, or born already sick each year due to being infected by #GroupBStrep in the womb. Check out our resources: gbsi.me/october
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Prenatal-onset GBS disease is often overlooked or not recognized, which minimizes the potential of GBS to cause thousands of babies to be miscarried, stillborn, or born already sick each year due to being infected by #GroupBStrep in the womb. Check out our resources: gbsi.me/october
Did you know that even if a baby had #groupbstrep disease, was treated, and recovered, that the baby could become infected by GBS again? Parents need to be informed about this possibility & know the signs! Quick identification & treatment can make a world of difference! gbsi.me/GBSsigns
August 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did you know that even if a baby had #groupbstrep disease, was treated, and recovered, that the baby could become infected by GBS again? Parents need to be informed about this possibility & know the signs! Quick identification & treatment can make a world of difference! gbsi.me/GBSsigns
According to group B strep (GBS) guidelines in the US, babies born before 37 weeks gestation account for about 42% of all late-onset GBS disease cases & their mortality rate is roughly twice that of full-term infants. Know the signs of preterm labor! www.groupbstrepinternational.org/prenatal-ons...
August 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
According to group B strep (GBS) guidelines in the US, babies born before 37 weeks gestation account for about 42% of all late-onset GBS disease cases & their mortality rate is roughly twice that of full-term infants. Know the signs of preterm labor! www.groupbstrepinternational.org/prenatal-ons...
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week & in the US, August is recognized as Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Mothers frequently ask if it is safe to breastfeed if GBS+ positive. The expert consensus is that the overall health benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risk of exposure to GBS.
Mothers frequently ask if it is safe to breastfeed if GBS+ positive. The expert consensus is that the overall health benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risk of exposure to GBS.
August 4, 2025 at 10:41 PM
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week & in the US, August is recognized as Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
Mothers frequently ask if it is safe to breastfeed if GBS+ positive. The expert consensus is that the overall health benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risk of exposure to GBS.
Mothers frequently ask if it is safe to breastfeed if GBS+ positive. The expert consensus is that the overall health benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risk of exposure to GBS.
Make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby knows the signs of #groupBstrep infection in babies and how to respond! Check out gbsi.me/GBSsigns for audio clips of the constant grunting/moaning sounds babies may make due to GBS meningitis.
July 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby knows the signs of #groupBstrep infection in babies and how to respond! Check out gbsi.me/GBSsigns for audio clips of the constant grunting/moaning sounds babies may make due to GBS meningitis.