What are a Mothers Risk Factors For Developing GBS Disease?
* Positive culture for GBS colonization at 35-37 weeks * Having already had a baby who had a GBS infection * GBS bacteria in urine (bacteriuria, either with or with our symptoms) * Membrane rupture (having your “water break”) more than 18 hours before delivery * Labor or membrane rupture before 37 weeks * Developing a fever during labor (higher than 100.4F) The baby’s doctor and nurse should be told if the mother has any of the above risk factors.
