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Asked by febmom2012

Q: Contrations

I have been diagnosed with GBS. I know I need to be put on IV antibiotics before I have my son. This is my first child. So when should I go to the hospital when I start having contrations? Do I go right away or should I wait awhile.

This question was asked Oct. 9, 2011 6:26am
Category: Labour & Delivery

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Answered by sweetpea016 - Oct. 11, 2011 2:52pm
i've had gbs for all three of my babies. it's best to go in and get the antibiotics. that way you lower the risk of passing it on.

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Answered by octivia - Oct. 9, 2011 2:55pm
It's also worth nothing that in most non North American countries they do not routinely test for group b strep since you have a very small chance of pass it to your baby during labour. So if you are uncomfortable with the idea of getting antibiotics while you are in labour ( being hooked to an IV will prevent you from freely moving into different birthing positions) you can refuse it .....just putting it out there since I know not all women are aware of this

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Answered by Samm0704 - Oct. 9, 2011 2:03pm
I got GBS with my first chilld my son as well. When you think your in labor you go to the hospital. You dont want to wait a long time. They will give you antibiotics while you are in labor and one bag after you have the baby.. Good luck =)

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