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Nearly half of the babies who have survived invasive group B strep (iGBS) meningitis will have neurodevelopmental delays according to a study on the "Long-term Outcomes of Group B Streptococcal Meningitis." (More research is needed in regards to the long-term effects of GBS sepsis for a baby.)
According to the CDC, "As a parent, you know your child best. If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, or if you think there could be a problem with the way your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves talk to your child’s doctor and share your concerns. Don’t wait. Acting early can make a real difference!"
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Early Oral Motor Stimulation to Promote Oral Feeds
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Presentation from 2019 International Conference on GBS (ICGBS)
Early oral motor stimulation to assist babies with NG tube feeding and promote oral feeding by assisting parents in how to correctly promote oral feeds Andria Calicchio van Niekerk, BA Speech Therapy & Audiology |
- One study found that there is a 37% increased risk of having a child with autism for birthing parents who were hospitalized with an infection during pregnancy
- Epidemiological studies have found a link between altered levels of immune molecules in pregnant individuals and autism
- Another study showed that pups born to pregnant mice injected with GBS develop autism-like behaviors
The findings suggests that the link between autism and infection warrants further study. Source
A 2017 study showed “for the first time that gestational exposure to GBS plays an important role in the generation of neurodevelopmental abnormalities reminiscent of human autism spectrum disorders (ASD).” Source