Pamphlet: Awareness of a Group B Strep Infection During Pregnancy

GBS Home Page About the Group B Strep (page 1 of 5)

We offer a brochure on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Group B Strep in three formats. You may:

Read it online (the table of contents may be found below)

Download the Adobe Acrobat Version (it's also an easy way to print the whole FAQ). Note: you'll need the free Acrobat Reader to view the ".pdf" file)

Order Hard Copies of the Pamphlet.

Please consider calling your obstetrician or obstetricians in your community and ask them which prevention strategy they are using. Feel free to copy the GBSA pamphlet and fax or send it to local obstetricians, pediatricians, public health clinics, and childbirth educators in your area. Then they can contact us if they would like to order copies to distribute.

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The online version's table of contents is as follows (click an arrow to go there):

Group B Strep Bacteria And Disease
What is Group B Strep (GBS)?
Who May Be Affected by Group B Strep?

Group B Strep And Your Baby
How Common is GBS Disease in Newborns?
How Do Babies Get Sick from GBS Disease?
Are Certain Babies More Vulnerable to GBS Disease?
How is a Baby Tested for GBS disease?

Group B Strep Bacteria And Disease In Pregnant Women
How is GBS transmitted? - Is GBS a sexually transmitted Disease?
Can pregnant women be checked for GBS colonization?
What are a mother's risk factors for developing GBS disease?

Preventing Group B Strep Disease
How can GBS disease in newborns and mothers be prevented?
Is There a Vaccine for GBS?
Having more children after having a GBS positive baby previously
GBS and Breastfeeding

Prevention is Key!

The Choice Is Yours. Have a Healthy Baby.

GBS Home Page About the Group B Strep (page 1 of 5)