The two best ways to prevent group B strep (GBS) disease during the first week of a newborn’s life are: 1. By testing pregnant women for GBS bacteria 2. Giving antibiotics, during labor, to women at increased risk. It is recommend that women get tested for GBS bacteria when they are 36 through 37 weeks pregnant. Women who test positive for GBS are not sick. However, they are at increased risk for passing the bacteria to their babies during birth. Doctors give antibiotics to women who are at increased risk of having a baby who will develop GBS disease. The antibiotics help protect babies from infection, but only if given during labor. Even though it is rare for a baby to get GBS, it can be very serious when it happens. LIKE, SAVE and SHARE with someone who would benefit from this 👆🏿 Follow me thewhizdoc to see new exciting family + sexual + reproductive health tips, and educational content” Comment down below if you have any questions . . . . . #baby #birthplan #labor #l...