GBS International

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: groupbstrepinternational.org/parent-stories

#GroupBStrep colonization is not limited to pregnant women & 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. groupbstrepinternational.org/gbs-in-nonpreg…

Such an important message! #groupBstrep is a significant, yet often unrecognized, cause of #stillbirth. Learn more at gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset

One of the best ways to help protect your baby from #groupBstrep (GBS) is to get tested & 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: 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-…

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

Don't be fooled. Be informed! Group B strep can cause serious infection in your baby. Learn more at gbs-info.org

#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-…

It is important to be tested during each pregnancy as GBS status can change. Since GBS colonization can be transient, this also means that a pregnant person could test negative, but be colonized later in pregnancy and vice versa.

Some people struggle with how to get involved, but it doesn't have to be a large scale initiative. A simple conversation can have a big impact! #starttheGBSconversation gbs-intl.org/startthegbscon…

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

Many people are not aware of #groupBstrep (GBS) so we want to make this type of bacteria easy to learn about. Learn about testing during pregnancy and what you should do if you carry GBS, the signs of infection in babies, others' experiences, and more! gbs-info.org