The hormones like Group B Strep in a pregnancy isn't a concern for the mother because it will usually cause no problems. However when you're going to deliver the baby particularly if you give birth vaginaly as the baby comes through the birth canal, it can pick up the GBS.
Michelle Lynch, North Middlesex Hospital Bereavement Midwife Specialist
What is Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
What Does it Mean to Be Colonized with Group B Streptococcus?
What Are the Types of Group B Streptococcus Infection in Newborns?
Why is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) a Concern for Pregnant Women?
What Are Early-Onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infections?
What Are Late-onset Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Infections?
Can Group B Strep Infections Be Prevented in Newborns?
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Many pregnant women avoid the sun since theyare prone to pigmentation changes during pregnancy. But the sun provides Vitamin D, essential for calcium absorption. Get this vitamin through food such as milk, fatty fish and eggs.
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