Hmm, I think it's unfair for your Ob to automatically class you as GBS+ this pregnancy because GBS can be transient so you may not even have the bacteria this time around. The only way of knowing for sure would be to have a swab done late in pregnancy.
FWIW I was GBS+ last time too, and I had an elective caesarean at 38 weeks due to pregnancy induced hypertension.
I'm going for a VBAC this time around whether I'm GBS+ this time or not. Don't let your Ob's comments sway your decision. Really think about what YOU want from your birth and go with that.
I tested postive to GBS with my first pregnancy (at the 36 week test) then I tested again the next appointment (38 weeks) and it came back negative....they still put me on the drip once I came into hospital in labour though, just to be sure. Very strange your Ob. already considers you GBS. Perhaps he's just adding that as a reason not to (really) support a VBAC.
There are things you can do to prevent being GBS (can't find the link though).
Given you changed from public to private I would suggest you find a more supportive Ob. I assume his VBAC stats are dismal, given his 'exception to the rule' comment. That's so not encouraging for you to hear so if you're willing to pay good money for a good Ob., well, I'd be looking elsewhere personally!
For what it's worth my second pregnancy was GBS negative, so it's not like once GBS pos, always GBS pos.
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