Thank you for joining in the day of learning for GBS families!
This day will focus on interactive learning posts for families and their supportive care as well as sharing a real-life experience of a mother who had healthy subsequent children after losing her daughter to GBS.
Please be sure to also check out Research Day and the Day of Learning: Healthcare Professionals if you missed it!
Activity #1
Explore this interactive timeline to learn about pivotal points to take action to help make sure you're informed about GBS and how to help protect your baby! ​
Activity #2
Test your knowledge on the basics of GBS!
Activity #3
There are three types of perinatal GBS disease, each with its own prevention challenges. Learn more about each by exploring this interactive image!
Activity #4
Learn the signs of prenatal infection and tips to help protect your baby from GBS before birth.
Activity #5
GBS stories matter. This story by Ashley Hernandez highlights the need for more work to be done to protect babies before birth and in subsequent pregnancies after loss!
.Activity #6
To help protect your baby, you need to know how to recognize the signs of GBS infection. Explore this interactive image to learn more about the signs babies may show!
Activity #7
Certain factors can increase your risk for GBS colonization. In this interactive activity, see if you know whether 'this' or 'that' is a risk factor!
Activity #8
GBS can cross intact membranes, and procedures like fetal membrane stripping (FMS) may push bacteria closer to your baby. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about FMS and GBS.
Activity #9
Learn what's on the horizon, what the benefits are, and what the impact would be with our interactive infographic!