Group B Strep International
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Promoting awareness and prevention of group B strep (GBS) disease in babies during pregnancy through early infancy
Ask your provider to do a urine culture for #groupBstrep and other bacteria at your first prenatal visit. If your urine tests positive for GBS, your provider should consider you as GBS colonized (GBS+) for this pregnancy. Make sure you have all the info! gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing
November 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Ask your provider to do a urine culture for #groupBstrep and other bacteria at your first prenatal visit. If your urine tests positive for GBS, your provider should consider you as GBS colonized (GBS+) for this pregnancy. Make sure you have all the info! gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing
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
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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
There are three types of perinatal #groupBstrep disease, each with their own prevention challenges:
-Prenatal-onset GBS disease (before birth)
-Early-onset GBS disease (birth through the first 6 days of life)
-Late-onset GBS disease (7 days of age through several months of age)
Visit gbs-info.org!
-Prenatal-onset GBS disease (before birth)
-Early-onset GBS disease (birth through the first 6 days of life)
-Late-onset GBS disease (7 days of age through several months of age)
Visit gbs-info.org!
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
There are three types of perinatal #groupBstrep disease, each with their own prevention challenges:
-Prenatal-onset GBS disease (before birth)
-Early-onset GBS disease (birth through the first 6 days of life)
-Late-onset GBS disease (7 days of age through several months of age)
Visit gbs-info.org!
-Prenatal-onset GBS disease (before birth)
-Early-onset GBS disease (birth through the first 6 days of life)
-Late-onset GBS disease (7 days of age through several months of age)
Visit gbs-info.org!
According to the CDC, giving GBS+ pregnant women antibiotics through the vein (IV) during labor can prevent most cases of early-onset #groupBstrep disease in newborns. Learn more about early-onset iGBS at gbs-intl.org/early-onset-gbs-disease
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
According to the CDC, giving GBS+ pregnant women antibiotics through the vein (IV) during labor can prevent most cases of early-onset #groupBstrep disease in newborns. Learn more about early-onset iGBS at gbs-intl.org/early-onset-gbs-disease
Did you know? #GroupBStrep can cause preterm labor. Make sure you are aware of the symptoms as acting quickly can make all the difference. Visit bit.ly/GBSPreterm to learn more!
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Did you know? #GroupBStrep can cause preterm labor. Make sure you are aware of the symptoms as acting quickly can make all the difference. Visit bit.ly/GBSPreterm to learn more!
According to the AAP, babies born preterm account for about 42% of late-onset #groupBstrep cases! Death caused by late-onset GBS occurs in preterm babies at roughly twice the rate of babies born at term (7.8% vs 3.4%)
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
According to the AAP, babies born preterm account for about 42% of late-onset #groupBstrep cases! Death caused by late-onset GBS occurs in preterm babies at roughly twice the rate of babies born at term (7.8% vs 3.4%)
#GroupBstrep can cause preterm labor, which may cause flu-like symptoms. Visit bit.ly/GBSPreterm for more info, including other warning signs and symptoms of preterm labor!
November 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#GroupBstrep can cause preterm labor, which may cause flu-like symptoms. Visit bit.ly/GBSPreterm for more info, including other warning signs and symptoms of preterm labor!
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-intl.org/gbs-testing #groupBstrep #GBSTest
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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-intl.org/gbs-testing #groupBstrep #GBSTest
Today is #WorldPneumoniaDay. Did you know that #groupBStrep is the most common cause of pneumonia in neonates? Major risk factors for neonatal pneumonia include prolonged membrane rupture. Help spread awareness today! gbs-info.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Today is #WorldPneumoniaDay. Did you know that #groupBStrep is the most common cause of pneumonia in neonates? Major risk factors for neonatal pneumonia include prolonged membrane rupture. Help spread awareness today! gbs-info.org
A prenatal infection occurs when germs in a pregnant individual cause illness that affects the pregnant individual, the unborn baby or the newborn after delivery. Germs can travel upwards thru the vagina & cervix or through the maternal bloodstream to reach babies before birth. #groupBstrep
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A prenatal infection occurs when germs in a pregnant individual cause illness that affects the pregnant individual, the unborn baby or the newborn after delivery. Germs can travel upwards thru the vagina & cervix or through the maternal bloodstream to reach babies before birth. #groupBstrep
Talk to your healthcare provider about urine culturing for #groupBstrep. If you have UTI symptoms or a significant level of GBS in your urine, you should be prescribed oral antibiotics at the time of diagnosis. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Talk to your healthcare provider about urine culturing for #groupBstrep. If you have UTI symptoms or a significant level of GBS in your urine, you should be prescribed oral antibiotics at the time of diagnosis. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info.
There are various signs of #groupBstrep disease in babies. Make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby know the signs. GBS can cause a healthy baby to become critically ill within hours – contact your baby's healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! bit.ly/GBSsigns
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
There are various signs of #groupBstrep disease in babies. Make sure you and everyone who takes care of your baby know the signs. GBS can cause a healthy baby to become critically ill within hours – contact your baby's healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! bit.ly/GBSsigns
It is possible for your #groupBstrep status to change between testing and the time you go into labor. Make sure you recognize the signs of infection to help protect your baby! gbs-info.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It is possible for your #groupBstrep status to change between testing and the time you go into labor. Make sure you recognize the signs of infection to help protect your baby! gbs-info.org
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. gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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. gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset
Cervical exams can transport microorganisms closer to your baby. Be aware that #groupBstrep can cross intact membranes and that your status can change after testing negative. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to help protect your baby. gbs-info.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Cervical exams can transport microorganisms closer to your baby. Be aware that #groupBstrep can cross intact membranes and that your status can change after testing negative. Talk to your healthcare provider about how to help protect your baby. gbs-info.org
Learning your baby's movements is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! gbs-info.org #GroupBStrep
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Learning your baby's movements is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! gbs-info.org #GroupBStrep
You have your group Bstrep (GBS) test results, but now what? What does it mean? First, your GBS status matters! gbs-info.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
You have your group Bstrep (GBS) test results, but now what? What does it mean? First, your GBS status matters! gbs-info.org
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
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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
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! http://surveymonkey.com/r/DKJ6X9F
October 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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! http://surveymonkey.com/r/DKJ6X9F
Testing for #GroupBStrep and knowing your GBS status can help you and your healthcare providers take adequate steps to help protect your baby. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info!
October 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Testing for #GroupBStrep and knowing your GBS status can help you and your healthcare providers take adequate steps to help protect your baby. Visit gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing for more info!
Prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease is often overlooked or not recognized, discounting thousands of parents whose babies were infected by GBS in the womb. Visit gbsi.me/october for our awareness toolkit and resources!
October 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Prenatal-onset #groupBstrep disease is often overlooked or not recognized, discounting thousands of parents whose babies were infected by GBS in the womb. Visit gbsi.me/october for our awareness toolkit and resources!
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Today we honor, celebrate, and remember babies who have passed away due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and other causes of infant loss. #groupBstrep
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Today we honor, celebrate, and remember babies who have passed away due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, and other causes of infant loss. #groupBstrep
If you are #groupBstrep positive, plan ahead if you have short labors or live far from the hospital. The IV antibiotics you receive in labor generally take 4 hours to be optimally effective. Learn more at gbs-info.org.
October 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
If you are #groupBstrep positive, plan ahead if you have short labors or live far from the hospital. The IV antibiotics you receive in labor generally take 4 hours to be optimally effective. Learn more at gbs-info.org.
While there can be symptoms of #groupBstrep colonization, most women do not experience any! That's why GBS testing is so important!
October 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
While there can be symptoms of #groupBstrep colonization, most women do not experience any! That's why GBS testing is so important!
Learning your baby's movement patterns is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! #GroupBStrep
October 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Learning your baby's movement patterns is a great way to connect with your baby and learn about their routine. Noting variations can provide insight into issues like prenatal infections! #GroupBStrep