What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?

Streptococcus  is a normal bacteria that lives in gut or the intestine of men and women about 30% of people would have it in any time.

Answered: Michelle Lynch, North Middlesex Hospital Bereavement Midwife Specialist

What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?

What Does it Mean to Be Colonized with Group B Streptococcus?

What Are the Types of Group B Streptococcus Infection in Newborns?

Why is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) a Concern for Pregnant Women?

What Are Early-Onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infections?

What Are Late-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infections?

Can Group B Strep Infections Be Prevented in Newborns?

Did you know?

Pregnant women are more prone to broken bones because of a hormone called relaxin. The hormone allows your joints to soften so that your hips and pelvis can open up for birth.