#457: Asymptomatic Bacturia & UTIs in Pregnancy. Balancing Antimicrobial Stewardship

Is every positive urine culture in pregnancy a problem that needs antibiotics? Dr. Stu and midwife Blyss explore ACOG’s UTI guidelines, the evidence behind screening, and the growing concern about microbiome disruption and antibiotic resistance.

References:

Motherhood Equipped Podcast: 62. Birth Freedom, Breech Truth, and Why Physiologic Birth Matters with Dr. Stuart Fischbein

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Velvet and Bone Somatic & Trauma-Informed Doula Training (velvet-and-bone.com)

ACOG Clinical: Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Individuals

PubMed: Asymptomatic GBS bacteriuria during antenatal visits

Birthing Instincts Podcast Episode #294 Group B Strep: Prioritizing Agenda Over Science

Discussed in This Episode

Bladder Infections 

Kidney Infections 

The Various Screening Recommendations and Treatments

What is Asymptomatic Bacturia 

Benefits of Asymptomatic Bacturia

Why Eradicate Asymptomatic Bacturia?

Alternatives to Antibiotics

When to Seek Medical Advice

Risks of Antibiotics in Pregnancy, Labor and to Newborn

 Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care 

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