Group B strep (GBS) is a big deal!

Approximately 1 in 4 pregnant women carry GBS, the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). GBS can also infect babies during pregnancy and the first few months of life.

Not all babies exposed to GBS become infected, but, for those who do, the results can be devastating. GBS can cause babies to be miscarried, stillborn, born prematurely, become very sick, have lifelong handicaps, or die.

Fortunately there are ways to help protect babies from Group B Strep. This website contains resources for you to learn more about GBS and help prevent its devastating effects. Please e-mail us at info@gbs-intl.org for information as to how to participate in Group B Strep International’s upcoming “Group B Strep is a Big Deal” campaign.

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

July is International Group B Strep Awareness Month!Please contact GBSI for ways to help create GBS awareness in your community and help protect babies throughout pregnancy and early infancy from the devastating effects of GBS disease.

The CDC now has fun e-cards to remind women to be tested for group B strep when they are 35-37 weeks pregnant! These's three styles below to choose from and plenty of space for a personal message reminding your friends to visit www.groupbstrepinternational.org for more info as to how to protect their baby during pregnancy and once home from the hospital.

• Have Your Heard?
• In Full Bloom?
• Time's Running Out

GBS IN THE NEWS

Group B Strep Infection: A lurking danger for unborn babies, Medical News Today www.medicalnewstoday.com, August 8, 2008

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