Group B strep is a kind of bacterial infection that generally occurs during pregnancy. There is a possibility that this infection may affect the baby. This infection causes illness in pregnant women and in new born babies. The infection may be life threatening for newborns. This bacteria is generally found in the rectal, vagina or intestine areas.

Through a clinical test you can come to know whet there you are suffering from group B. The test involves taking a swab of vagina as well as rectum. This sample is then analyzed for any occurrence of group B strep bacteria. Test results are available within 24 hours.
There are higher chances that you may deliver a baby that has group B strep infection if you have fever during labor or there is rupture of membrane just before delivery.

In such a situation you should consult a physician. He may prescribe some antibiotics for prevention. Intake of antibiotics is the best way to protect your baby from this infection. Taking antibiotics greatly reduces chances of the baby becoming ill. You can take the help of herbal remedies for preventing this infection. These herbals should be taken 2 to 3 weeks before delivery. Herbal remedies are a natural alternative to antibiotics.

Intake of antibiotics before labor actually begins is not a correct way to deal with this infection. After every 37 weeks of pregnancy women should be tested for this bacterial infection.
Symptoms of group B infecting the baby include breathing problems, blood pressure and heart instability, kidney and gastrointestinal problems, meningitis, pneumonia and sepsis.

Group B strep if not treated may seriously affect the mother. It may cause still birth, womb and bladder infections. If you test positive for this infection then it does not mean that your baby will also be infected by this bacteria