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If i test positive for group strep b and can't make it to hospital in time for birth would a water birth be safe.

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Dr. Carrie Champine answered

NO: First, why can't you make it to the hospital? Moms that are GBS positive need antibiotic treatment to prevent transmission to newborn- GBS infection can cause pneumonia, meningitis and death. A baby of an untreated mom should be watched carefully after birth for signs of GBS infection.

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2015

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A member asked:

If i test positive for group strep b and can't make it to hospital in time for birth would a water birth be safe.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carrie Champine answered

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

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