Learning your baby's movement pattern is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into serious issues such as prenatal infection! gbsi.me/prenatalonset#signs #GroupBStrep
Let's separate the fact from the fiction. While #groupBstrep is a concern at birth, it is also a concern during pregnancy and up to several months after birth!
Knowledge is power and we want that power in the hands of parents! Learn about #groupBstrep sooner than later. It could make all the difference for your baby! gbs-info.org
Worldwide, 1 in 5 pregnant women carry GBS. Don't play the odds. Make sure you are tested and know your test result! Learn more at gbs-info.org #groupbstrep #GBSTest
Early-onset group B strep disease is highly preventable with IV antibiotics during labor and delivery. Certain factors indicate if you should receive them. Know your status and if you should receive IV antibiotics when labor starts or your water breaks! #groupBstrep
We want to make sure everyone is aware of #groupBstrep! If you want us to share your story, let us know! What happened matters.
Submit your story here: http://groupbstrepinternational.org/parent-stories
#GroupBStrep colonization is not limited to pregnant women and babies. Anyone can carry GBS. Those who do usually do not have any symptoms; however, talk to your healthcare provider if you experience any vaginitis or UTI symptoms which can be caused by GBS. gbs-intl.org/gbs-in-nonpregnant-adults
One of the best ways to help protect your baby from #groupBstrep (GBS) is to get tested and know your results! If you test positive, you should receive IV antibiotics during labor to help prevent GBS disease during your baby's first week of life. Learn more at gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing
#GroupBstrep can cause preterm labor. Make sure you are aware of the signs as acting quickly can make all the difference!
There are three types of perinatal #groupBstrep disease, each with its own prevention challenges. Knowing what to look out for and when can help make a difference in the care of your baby! Learn how to help protect your baby today! gbs-info.org
You have your #groupBstrep test results, but now what? What does it mean? Your GBS status matters! Learn more at groupbstrepinternational.org/what-is-group-b-strep
Recovering from a #groupBstrep infection does not mean that a baby cannot become infected by GBS again. Recurrent neonatal group B strep disease can occur after completed appropriate treatment of the primary infection. Parents need to be made aware!
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!
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!
gbs-info.org #GroupBStrep #WomensHealth
We want to make sure everyone is aware of #groupBstrep! If you want us to share your story, let us know! What happened matters.
Submit your story here: gbs-intl.org/story-submission
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!
gbsi.me/GBSsigns
