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Please include details about your experience with GBS infection to help prevent or identify similar experiences for other women. If you have difficulty posting your story, please email
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How many weeks gestation did you reach before you delivered your baby?
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Were you tested for GBS during your late 3rd trimester?
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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
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
GBS and One Health
Resources
Online Learning Events
>
GBS Community Days 2023
ICGBS 2022
ICGBS 2021
ICGBS 2020
ICGBS 2019
Prenatal Infection Prevention Symposium
POGBSD Symposium
GBS Awareness Materials
>
Ordering
Awareness Ribbons & Logos
Prenatal Infection Prevention Resources
GBS Medical Articles and Abstracts
GBSI's Poster Presentations
GBS Parent Connection & Grief Support
GBS Organizations & Guidelines Worldwide
Parent Stories
GBS Babies
Subsequent Pregnancies
Possible GBS Infections
Perinatal Infection Stories
Ways to Help
Make a Donation
Organize a Fundraiser
The WAVES Study
Campaigns & Projects
Our Observance Months
>
February is International Prenatal Infection Awareness Month
July is International Group B Strep Awareness Month
October is Prenatal-onset GBS Disease Recogntion Month
Suggested Topics for Researchers
About Us
Our Mission
Our Board of Directors
Our Partners & Perinatal Health Affiliates
Fast Facts
Contact Us