About Group B Strep
One more screening test was recently added to the roster of those routinely recommended during pregnancy. So what is your doctor or midwife looking for, and why is it important?
What is Group B Strep?
Group B strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria that lives in the bowel and/or vagina of approximately one in for women, says Renato Natale, associate chief of obstetrics at St. Joseph’s Hospital and London Health Sciences Centre and a professor at the University of Western Ontario. Usually, GBS doesn’t cause symptoms or problems.