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Group Beta Strep (GBS) Revisited: Updated Guidance for Pregnancy and Birth

MAR 24, 202640 MIN
The Homebirth Midwife Podcast

Group Beta Strep (GBS) Revisited: Updated Guidance for Pregnancy and Birth

MAR 24, 202640 MIN

Description

In this episode, Sarah and Charli revisit Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy, offering updated, evidence-based guidance on screening and treatment. They explain what GBS is, why it matters for newborns, and how current protocols (like antibiotics in labor) significantly reduce risk while also introducing important tradeoffs. The conversation explores both standard U.S. practices and alternative approaches used globally, emphasizing informed consent and individualized care. Listeners are encouraged to weigh the benefits, limitations, and unknowns in order to make decisions that align with their values and birth goals. Overall, the episode balances clinical insight with a thoughtful, empowering approach to decision-making. If you like what you get here, you'll like our online childbirth education course even more. It's a more detailed look at the stages of labor, how to cope, and what to do along the way to set yourself up for success. It also shows partners what to expect from their point of view and what they can do to support you in labor. Stay Connected With Us! Website: https://hearthandhomemidwifery.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HearthandHomeMidwifery Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HearthandHomeMidwifery YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthandhomemidwifery1206 The Homebirth Midwife Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of midwifery, medicine, or other professional health care services. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.