About 1 in 5 pregnant women worldwide (about 1 in 4 in the US) "carry" or are "colonized" with #groupBstrep (GBS). Make sure you are informed! groupbstrepinternational.org…

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

Ask your provider to not sweep your membranes. This is also known as membrane stripping. GBS can cross 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.

Any unexplained maternal fever may be a sign of infection in your baby. Contact your provider immediately if you experience this! Make sure you have the knowledge to help protect your baby from #groupBstrep! gbs-info.org

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

How much do you know about prenatal-onset #groupBstrep? Find out by taking our 10-question quiz! ​Challenge your friends and share this quiz to help spread awareness of prenatal-onset GBS disease! surveymonkey.com/r/DKJ6X9F

October 15th is the Wave of Light in honor and remembrance of loved and longed for babies, illuminating the night in love and light starting at 7:00 pm in all time zones.

You know your body and your baby best. Trust your instincts and make sure you and your healthcare team have a plan in place! #groupBstrep

How does #groupBstrep infect a baby in utero? 1. If the uterus is not sterile before the pregnancy occurs, bacteria may infect the baby once present. 2. In an ascending infection, bacteria colonizing the vagina, passes through the cervix & intact membranes, infecting the baby.

Noting changes can provide insight into issues such as prenatal infection which can be caused by GBS! Be aware of frenzied movement and the misconception that babies start to move less later in pregnancy. If you are concerned, contact your healthcare provider immediately.