How Do You Prevent A Positive Group B Strep Test?
Group B Streptococcus (streptococcus agalactiae) is a bacterium found in the intestinal tract of approximately 5 to 40 percent of the population. In up to 30 percent of pregnant women, GBS can be found colonized in either the vaginal or rectal area, or both. The CDC recommends that pregnant women be tested for GBS at 35 to 37 weeks of pregnancy, and that those who test positive for Group B Strep be treated with antibiotics at least four hours before birth. There are, however, concerns with the widespread use of antibiotics causing bacteria to become resistant to treatment. In addition, antibiotics can cause yeast overgrowth, which can impact breastfeeding. There are several things a woman can do to encourage a negative Group B Strep test during her pregnancy. Consume probiotics and fermented foods throughout the pregnancy. These include food items such as yogurt and kefir. Take acidophilus pearls of at least 100 million to 1 billion lactobacillus units throughout pregnancy. It is impor
