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OLIVIA - CANADA
Born February 14, 2011 Late-onset Mother's GBS Status: Tested negative Gestational Age: 36 weeks Age harmed: 3 weeks |
Olivia was 3 weeks old when she got late-onset GBS, which led to sepsis and bacterial meningitis. She went from being perfectly normal, to limp, feverish and "within 30 minutes of death" (according to the nurses and doctors) within just 4 short hours while she was sleeping.
After two weeks in the hospital receiving treatment, she was back to normal and we now have a healthy and happy little girl. We are extremely fortunate and appreciate every single day we have with our amazing girl. (Worth noting: I tested positive for GBS when I went into pre-term labour at 32 weeks, but when I delivered her at 36 weeks I tested negative.)
— Tiffany Smye, ON, Canada
Tiffany tells anyone who will listen.
After two weeks in the hospital receiving treatment, she was back to normal and we now have a healthy and happy little girl. We are extremely fortunate and appreciate every single day we have with our amazing girl. (Worth noting: I tested positive for GBS when I went into pre-term labour at 32 weeks, but when I delivered her at 36 weeks I tested negative.)
— Tiffany Smye, ON, Canada
Tiffany tells anyone who will listen.
To learn more about Perinatal & GBS Misconceptions, click HERE.
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To learn more about the Signs & Symptoms of GBS Infection, click HERE.
To learn more about Why Membranes Should NOT Be Stripped, click HERE.
To learn more about How to Help Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep (GBS), click HERE.
To learn more about the Signs & Symptoms of Preterm Labor, click HERE.
To learn more about the Signs & Symptoms of GBS Infection, click HERE.
To learn more about Why Membranes Should NOT Be Stripped, click HERE.
To learn more about How to Help Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep (GBS), click HERE.