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.

There is no foot too small to leave an imprint in this world. October 9th-15th is Baby Loss Awareness Week. Join us on the 15th at 7pm your local time as the week culminates on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with the Wave of Light.

There's still time to share your experience & participate in the WAVES Study to help identify gaps in GBS care and communication. If you’ve had a baby (with or without group B strep disease) conceived on or after January 1, 2003, we want to hear from you! gbs-intl.org/waves

In many countries, #groupBstrep guidelines recommend getting tested for GBS during your 36th or 37th week of pregnancy! If the test result is positive, you should receive IV antibiotics during labor. Knowing your GBS status is important! gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing

Talking to your healthcare provider before becoming pregnant can help you understand and identify health factors that could impact your pregnancy! #groupBstrep

Let’s spread the word! Prenatal-onset GBS disease matters and can no longer be overlooked! Learn more at gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset

Did you know that #groupBstrep can infect a baby before birth? Make sure you are aware of the signs and contact your healthcare provider immediately with any concerns! gbsi.me/GBSsigns

Increasing awareness can help parents and healthcare providers better recognize potential warning signs and take steps to help protect babies before birth. Every story shared, fact learned, and conversation started helps move us closer to prevention. gbs-intl.org/prenatal-onset

In many countries, #groupBstrep guidelines recommend getting tested for GBS during your 36th or 37th week of pregnancy. If the test result is positive, you should receive IV antibiotics during labor. Knowing your GBS status is important! gbs-intl.org/gbs-testing #GBSTest

According to the CDC, giving GBS+ pregnant women antibiotics through the vein (IV) during labor can prevent most cases of early-onset GBS disease in newborns. #groupBstrep

Provider-patient communication is important and can make all the difference when it comes to helping protect your baby! Don’t be misinformed or unaware about GBS. Talk to your licensed healthcare provider about #groupBstrep, ask questions, and make a plan today!

Recovering from a #groupBstrep infection does not mean that a baby cannot become infected by GBS again. Recurrent group B strep disease can occur after completed appropriate treatment of the primary infection. Parents need to be made aware! gbs-info.org

Group B strep (GBS) testing is typically done late in pregnancy, but some parents may never receive or fully understand their results. Knowing your GBS status matters because it helps you and your healthcare team make a plan for labor and delivery to help protect your baby.

Studies show that giving intrapartum IV antibiotics during labor interrupts vertical transmission of #groupBstrep and significantly decreases the incidence of early-onset GBS disease! Make sure you know your GBS status!