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Stories by category: 
Mother Tested Positive 
  Prenatal-onset
  Early-onset
  Late-onset
  Recurrent
Mother Tested Negative
  Prenatal-onset
  Early-onset
  Late-onset
  Recurrent
Mother Not Tested or Unknown
  Prenatal-onset
  Early-onset
​  Late-onset
​  Recurrent
Preterm Birth
Mother's Membranes Stripped 
C-section
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Mother Infected by GBS
Mother Told GBS Is No Big Deal
GBS Survivors as Young Adults

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NAMI - USA
Born November 17, 2017

Late-onset

Mother's GBS Status: 
Tested negative
Gestational Age: 38 weeks
Age Harmed: 7 weeks
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NATHAN — South Africa
Lived from March 13, 2018 to March 17, 2018

Early-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Not tested
Gestational Age: Full term
Age harmed: 4 days of age
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NEVAEH - USA
Born October 13, 2010

Early-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Tested negative
Gestational Age: Full-term
Age Harmed: 7 hours old


Nevaeh's mother tells their story to everyone she knows hoping that it will help save a life. She posts on Facebook and asks people to share their story.
 
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NIA KAJAIA — GEORGIA
Lived February 10, 2012 to February 12, 2012

Early-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Tested negative at 30 weeks, but positive at 32-33 weeks
Gestational Age: 32-33 weeks
Age harmed: premature at 32-33 weeks


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NICOLE — USA
Born July 25, 1985

Late-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Tested negative
Gestational Age: Full-term
Age Harmed: 5 weeks of age


Nicole tries to reach out to parents over the internet and find other adults who are survivors of GBS as an infant.
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NOAH — USA
Born August 17, 2007

Late-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Tested positive
Gestational Age: 40 weeks (c-section)
Age harmed: 10 weeks and 4 days of age

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NOAH - USA
Born August 17, 2009

Late-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Tested negative
Gestational Age: 36 weeks
Age Harmed: 2 months

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NOAH — AUSTRIA
Born May 12, 2020

Late-onset

Mother's GBS Status: 
Tested positive
Gestational Age: 38 weeks
Age Harmed: 4 months
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NOAH BARRETT — USA
Lived July 3 to July 5, 1996

Early-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
 Tested negative
Gestational Age: 36 weeks
Age Harmed: 36 weeks gestation

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NOLA RANI PATERSON - USA
Lived May 6, 2008


Prenatal-onset

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Mother's GBS Status: Tested positive
Gestational Age: Full term
Age Harmed: Before labor began​


Nola's parents try to increase awareness among women they know are pregnant and give GBS brochures to her mother's OB/GYN office.
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NOLAN ROGER FIFE — USA
Stillborn August 23, 2010

Early-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Tested negative
Gestational Age: Full-term at 40 weeks
Age Harmed: Full-term at 40 weeks of pregnancy

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NORTH — USA
Born August 15, 1994

Prenatal-onset

Mother's GBS Status:
Not tested
Gestational Age: 32 weeks
Age harmed: Born premature at 32nd week of pregnancy

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  • Home
  • About GBS
    • What Is Group B Strep? >
      • Prenatal-onset GBS Disease
      • Early-onset GBS Disease
      • Late-onset GBS Disease
      • GBS in Nonpregnant Adults
      • Maternal GBS Infections
    • How to Help Protect Your Baby >
      • How Do You Get GBS?
      • GBS Testing
      • Testing Negative
      • Subsequent Pregnancy
      • Risk Factors
    • Signs of GBS Infection
    • GBS Vaccine Efforts
  • Resources
    • GBS Awareness Materials
    • Online Learning Events >
      • GBS Community Days 2023
      • ICGBS 2022
      • ICGBS 2021
      • ICGBS 2020
      • ICGBS 2019
      • Prenatal Infection Prevention Symposium
      • POGBSD Symposium
    • Prenatal Infection Prevention Resources
    • GBS Medical Articles and Abstracts
    • GBS Parent Connection & Grief Support
  • Parent Stories
    • GBS Babies
    • Story Submission
    • Subsequent Pregnancies
    • Possible GBS Infections
    • Perinatal Infection Stories
  • WAYS TO HELP
    • Make a Donation
    • Fundraising
    • The WAVES Study
    • Campaigns & Projects
    • Awareness Calendar >
      • Group B Strep Awareness
      • Prenatal-onset GBS Disease Recognition Month
      • Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
    • Suggested Topics for Researchers
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Our Board of Directors
    • Our Partners & Perinatal Health Affiliates
    • Fast Facts
    • Contact Us