Doctor Appointment for GBS

My experience for Group B strepcocci(GBS) was just short and easy. I was nervous at first because I know the doctor will check my genital and i'm not comfortable with that at all. All pregnant women need to be test like this from 34-37weeks. They need to check if there is a bacteria in your vagina. I just pray and hope that I can pass this test. All of us want to be healthy all the time.

Why all pregnant women need to be tested for Group B streptococci (GBS)

The group B streptococcus (GBS) bacteria is usually harmless in healthy adults, but it can cause a relatively rare but very serious infection in newborns. (Group B is different from group A strep, the bacteria that causes strep throat.)Between 10 and 30 percent of pregnant women carry GBS bacteria in the vagina or rectal area, where they may pass it to their babies during labor or birth. With proper prenatal testing and treatment during labor, though, the risk is small.Without treatment, one or two out of every 200 babies born to "GBS positive" mothers would become infected with the bacteria and develop what's called early-onset GBS disease. The consequences can be very serious.

What will happen if I test positive?

A positive result means only that you carry the bacteria — not that you or your baby will definitely become ill. In fact, if you were GBS positive and didn't get treatment, your baby would have only about a 1 or 2 in 200 chance of becoming infected.Some practitioners have prescribed oral antibiotics for women who test positive to take during pregnancy — but this practice has not been found to prevent infection in newborns (the drugs won't always completely eliminate the bacteria and it can grow back later), and the CDC doesn't recommend it.So if you test positive, you'll need to have intravenous antibiotics as soon as your labor starts or your water breaks, whichever comes first. Ideally, you'll want to get started on the antibiotics at least four hours before you give birth, but if your labor is very rapid you may not have that much time. Take comfort that getting started even a couple of hours before delivery significantly lowers the risk to your baby.f you don't get your first dose four hours before the birth, you'll need to stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours after delivery so your baby can be observed for any signs of a problem. Try not to worry, though, because the chance that your baby will get sick — especially if he's full term, you don't have a fever, and your membranes aren't ruptured for long — is small.f, when you go into labor, you don't know whether you're carrying the bacteria, you'll be considered high risk and treated with antibiotics during labor if any of these situations occur.

Why Soda Should be Avoided During Pregnancy?

When we become pregnant, we all need to make changes to our diet and lifestyle for the good of the growing baby. These changes may include eating a healthier diet, cutting down on caffeine, quitting smoking and avoiding alcohol. In our quest to give our babies the best start in life, we scrutinize our past food choices.

When you are trying to cut caffeine out of your diet, you need to remember that many brands of soda contain caffeine. Often, women mention caffeine as the reason they chose to limit their intake of soda during pregnancy

. This is good since caffeine is a problem, but it's far from the only problem with drinking soda.

Sticky rice

This is the sticky rice i made today. does it look yummy? It's just easy to cook. In Philippines we called it "biko". My Mom used to make this during holiday's especially christmas time. I remember my cousin in province, she use to stay in the house when we make sticky rice. Filipinos love this kind of food. Hope u will like this too..

I am now 34 weeks 8 months

My baby is now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds.
and is almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which will help regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her skin is also smoother than ever. Her central nervous system is maturing and her lungs are continuing to mature as well. If you've been nervous about preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that babies born between 34 and 37 weeks who have no other health problems generally do fine. They may need a short stay in the neonatal nursery and may have a few short-term health issues, but in the long run, they usually do as well as full-term babies. My life change by this week, by feeling fatigue, tiredness. If you've been sitting or lying down for a long time, don't jump up too quickly. Blood can pool in your feet and legs, causing a temporary drop in your blood pressure when you get up that can make you feel dizzy.
If you notice itchy red bumps or welts on your belly and possibly your thighs and buttocks as well, you may have a condition called pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP for short). Up to one percent of pregnant women develop PUPPP, which is harmless but can be quite uncomfortable. See your practitioner so she can make sure it's not a more serious problem, provide treatment to make you more comfortable, and refer you to a dermatologist if necessary. Also be sure to call her if you feel intense itchiness all over your body, even if you don't have a rash. It could signal a liver problem.