Testing for #GroupBStrep and knowing your GBS status can help you and your healthcare providers take adequate steps to help protect your baby. Find out more at gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing

There are various signs of #groupBstrep infection in babies - make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby know the signs. GBS infections are fast-acting. Contact your baby's healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! bit.ly/GBSsigns

#groupBstrep is a worldwide issue! Many countries still do not test for group B strep as they do not see it as necessary or, in some cases, cost-effective. This leaves so many babies at risk!

You would expect a healthcare provider to inform you before a procedure, but that's not always the case with FMS, a common practice to attempt to induce labor & that may push bacteria closer to your baby. Be aware that #GroupBstrep can cross intact membranes.

See what you've learned about #groupBstrep! Test your knowledge with this 10-question quiz! ​Share the quiz with friends to help spread awareness! surveymonkey.com/r/KDVTSX3

About 1 in 5 pregnant women worldwide carry #groupBstrep. Make sure you are informed to be able to help protect your baby! gbs-intl.org/what-is-group-b-strep

A #groupBstrep swab test is essential for helping predict your GBS status at the time of delivery! groupbstrepinternational.org/gbs-testing

Studies show that giving intrapartum IV antibiotics before delivery interrupts vertical transmission of #groupBstrep and decreases the incidence of early-onset GBS disease! Make sure you know your status!

What Is Group B Strep? Group B strep is one of the leading causes of newborn illness and death worldwide. This type of bacteria is found in about 1 in 4 pregnant women, so it is important mothers learn how to protect their babies. Group B Strep FAQ.

As knowledge about #groupBstrep improves, so does our terminology. You may encounter the newer term "iGBS." "GBS" refers to the type of bacteria (group B strep) while "iGBS" refers to invasive disease caused by GBS.

Visit gbs-intl.org/what-is-group-b-strep for more info!

Testing for #GroupBStrep and knowing your GBS status can help you and your healthcare providers take steps to help protect your baby! Learn more at gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing

You have your #groupBstrep test results, but now what? What does it mean? Your GBS status matters! Lean more at groupbstrepinternational.org/what-is-group-b-strep

One of the best ways to help protect your baby from #groupBstrep is to get tested and know your results! gbs-info.org

#groupBstrep is a leading cause of sepsis in newborns!

Today is #InternationalWomensDay with this year's theme being #GiveToGain — when we give knowledge, advocacy and resources, women gain opportunities for healthier pregnancies, safer births and stronger futures. Empowering women saves lives!

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We want to make sure everyone is aware of #groupBstrep! If you want us to share your story, let us know! What happened matters.
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Anyone can carry #groupBstrep which is naturally occurring in both men and women. About 1 in 5 pregnant women worldwide "carry" or are "colonized" with GBS. Carrying GBS does not mean you are infected but it can potentially cause an infection in your baby. gbsi.me/gbs-testing

In many countries, #groupBstrep guidelines recommend being tested for GBS during your 36th or 37th week of pregnancy. If the test result is positive, you should receive IV antibiotics during labor. Know your GBS status! gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing

To help protect your baby, you need to know what to watch out for! Make sure you know the signs of #groupBstrep infection and contact your healthcare provider immediately or take your baby to the emergency room if you notice any in your baby!
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Testing Negative All women need to know how to help protect their babies from group B strep even if they have tested negative. A woman's GBS status can change, so even if she has tested negative, she could later be colonized.

This is a common question we hear from parents whose baby was infected by #groupBstrep even though the mother's GBS status was negative. While it varies by case and the exact way is usually difficult to determine, there are a few possible explanations:
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Treating #groupBstrep positive women with IV antibiotics during labor & delivery drastically betters the odds that their babies won't develop early-onset GBS disease. Make sure you know your status and if you should receive IV antibiotics when labor starts or your water breaks!

Ask your provider to not strip your membranes. GBS can cross even intact membranes and procedures such as this may push bacteria closer to your baby. Be aware that you may test negative for #groupBstrep, but be positive later. gbsi.me/MembraneStrippingInfo

In many countries, 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!

February is ​International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month! Our goal every February is to educate people on how to help prevent prenatal infections year-round. Check out our toolkit: gbs-intl.org/february-is-international-prenatal-infection-awareness-month #groupBstrep

February is International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month! Make sure you know how to protect your baby from prenatal infections like #groupBstrep!

Prenatal-onset and early-onset group B strep disease are typically spread through vertical transmission, from mother to baby. However, late-onset GBS disease can be caused by sources other than the mother, also known as horizontal transmission. #groupBstrep

Talking to your healthcare provider before becoming pregnant can help you understand and identify health factors that could impact your pregnancy! #groupBstrep

Learning your baby's movements can help protect them! It’s a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Being aware of variations can provide insight into issues such as prenatal infection! gbsi.me/prenatalonset #GroupBStrep

There are various signs of #groupBstrep disease in babies. Make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby know the signs. GBS is a fast-acting type of bacteria – contact your baby's healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! bit.ly/GBSsigns

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.

Healthy pregnancy behaviors can help prevent many types of prenatal infection. The mnemonic HYGIENE is a great way to remember the basic steps of helping prevent prenatal infections! #groupBstrep #PrenatalInfectionPrevention
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