Evidence Based Birth®

In this episode, we continue to bring you the Updated Evidence on Group B Strep in Pregnancy. This is Part 2 of a 2-part series, where we talk about the evidence on alternative treatments for GBS and answer some of your FAQs about this hot topic. In Part 2, we’ll be talking about: * The “Other Risk Factor approach,” * Alternatives to antibiotics for GBS, including Chlorhexidine and garlic, * Vaccines, * Probiotics, * Topical use of human milk, * Address frequently asked questions * Review the Guidelines from 3 countries

We wrap up with the Bottom Line on the Updated Evidence on Group B Strep in Pregnancy. Content Warning: GBS-related stillbirth, infant death, critical illness of newborns, vaccines, antibiotics, and racial disparities in GBS positive results and GBS disease in newborns. References and Resources: * For a full list of scientific references, see the blog post that goes along with this episode here. * Find about more about colloidal silver here * Learn more about Neonatal Sepsis here * Learn more about the National Guidelines for screening and treating GBS in the USA, UK, and Canada: + Guidelines in America: - ACOG Recommendations for Prevention of Group B Strep Early Onset Disease in Newborns - AAP Guidelines for Management of Infants at Risk for Group B Strep Disease

- Guidelines in the United Kingdom: - United Kingdom National Screening Committee Recommedations - Recommendations from the Royal College of Obstetrians
- Guidelines in Canada
  - Recommendations from the Society of Obstetrians and Gynaecologists
  - Recommendations from the Association of Ontario Midwives

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