Ep 260: Pregnancy & GBS (Group B Strep) - Updated!

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2024

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Group B strep, or GBS, is a relatively common bacterial infection found in the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts. Most people can be carriers and not have any symptoms. However, GBS can present problems for newborns and during pregnancy.

I’m doing this episode because some changes have been made since I first covered this topic back in 2019. In 2022 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) updated guidelines for testing and treating GBS. Staying informed and up-to-date is the best way to keep yourself and your baby safe.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

What group B strep–GBS–is and why it matters
How common it is and what the chances are that you may be a carrier
Which risk factors increase the likelihood of GBS colonization
How it can affect pregnancy and newborns
What methods are used to screen for and treat GBS
What the long-term implications can be
Whether probiotics have been proven to be effective

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0:00.0	What is group B strep? What are the chances that you have it? Why does it even matter for your
0:07.9	pregnancy? Should you be taking probiotics to try and reduce the risk? You'll get the answers to
0:13.6	all of those questions and more in this episode of the podcast. Welcome to the all about pregnancy and birth podcast. If you're having a baby
0:28.3	in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system that too often takes away power from women
0:33.2	over what happens in their own bodies. I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a practicing board certified OBGYN, who's had the privilege
0:40.9	of helping well over a thousand babies into this world.
0:44.1	I've been a doctor for over 20 years, and I'm here to help you take back your power,
0:49.0	advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful pregnancy and birth that you deserve.
0:53.2	This podcast is for educational purposes only, and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
0:58.3	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr.naclenincolrenkens.com forward slash disclaimer.
1:02.3	Now let's get to it.
1:05.1	Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth?
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1:14.7	you a fun pregnancy fact, one mind set shift, and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm.
1:24.8	It's like having me in your corner cheering you on every Thursday. Don't miss it.
1:31.7	Head to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today. Hello there. Welcome to
1:38.1	another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 260. Whether this is your first time listening or you've been here before.
1:46.9	I am so glad you're spending some time with me today.
1:50.2	In this episode, you are going to learn all about Group B Strep or GBS.
1:54.5	It is one of the tests that is done during pregnancy.
1:58.5	And I first did this episode in 2019.
2:01.8	And periodically I go back and update older episodes as things change.
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