thread: Soo unhappy....i tested positive for GBS....

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jun 2010
    Melbourne, Vic
    375

    Hmmm...thats interesting, i will ask further about it then, i had just resigned myself to the AB during labour. THanks you have given me a little hope Artechim. When i was told the news, they did mention that i'd need it if my waters broke.... I guess i have a lot more research to do to be more informed..

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Member

    Oct 2004
    Cairns QLD
    5,471

    Another things, I requested that the AB's just be given via IV but no actual catheter be left in. The next midwife had a bit of a freak out by it but so what, my body my rules.

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jun 2010
    Melbourne, Vic
    375

    Ohh...well i obviously need to have a proper chat to my midwifes and work out what can be done.... Thank you ladies you have all been really helpful. And i will keep checking for extra updates!!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Nov 2008
    Perth
    3,686

    My sister tested positive with both her boys. The only major issue was she had to be induced after she 'sprung a leak'. First time was a full induction, which was full on but her DS arrived quickly and safely (vaginal delivery) and had no side effects from the ABs. Her second DS was born in the bath, drug free, at a family birth centre Sure, she had ARM as she had a leak with him too but that was it. I guess he was given the ABs after delivery, I never thought to ask TBH as she was just so thrilled with the drug free water birth!

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Oct 2010
    Brisbane
    45

    I was positive for DD2. Was induced so they put the cannula in at the start for the first lot of ABs, didn't really bother me at all during labour. But because she arrived just over 2 hours later, they monitored her fairly closely for the first day or so in hospital as I didn't get the full dose of ABs. Nothing serious, just lots of temperature checks to keep an eye on her. She had no issues.

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Dec 2005
    In Bankworld with Barbara
    14,222

    I never had a problem with the cannula and IV - I was still able to be 100% mobile with it in. I just wheeled it around with me as I walked.

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Dec 2007
    Adelaide, SA
    896

    I too tested positive in my 3rd pregnancy but hadn't in the first two.
    MY labour progressed too fast for any treatment.
    I had a nice natural labour my way.
    Bubs just had to remain in hospital for 24 hours to have his temp monitored.

    Chin up you are not a failure , its just one of those sucky things