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Ep31: Pregnancy and GBS (Group B Strep)

39 min • 30 juli 2019

GBS a.k.a. group B strep/group B streptococcus is a common bacteria that 15 to 40% of pregnant women carry. This bacteria could hurt your baby during labor and childbirth.

In this Episode, I Talk About:

What is GBS or Group B Strep
How many pregnant women are affected by it
Why should you care about GBS
How GBS can affect your pregnancy and baby
What happens to babies who are affected by early-onset GBS
The most common type of GBS
Risk-based approach vs. Culture-based approach
Alternatives when you’re allergic to penicillin
How the GBS test is done (including self-testing)
The racial disparity between black and white babies affected by GBS
How GBS treatment may affect your baby’s microbiome

Links Mentioned In The Episode:

Full Show Notes: www.ncrcoaching.com/episode31

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