Oh mama, I’m sorry this wasn’t better explained to you! It’s certainly something to keep in mind, but nothing you caused or could have prevented. 💗

I swear if i could've type this right bow i would cause this is exactly how i felt/feel at this moment until i watched her video.....how did you l&d go if you dont mind me asking

@@Emendoza30 Hii! Thanks for asking, Thankfully no issues regarding being positive for gbs. I got my IV antibiotics but I would highly recommend you to request them to dilute because the burn is real. And it's painful!! My arm was on fire. I was in labor for a really long time and had to have a few doses so they diluted them going forward and it was much better after that.

@@brittanyshooz I will definitely let them know, thank you so much for information

@Molly Dolly from my experience, yes. I had the IV the entire time. I got multiple doses because I was in labor for a long time. With everything else going on you don't notice the IV while pushing. I hope everything turns out good for you and you have a smooth and fast labor experience! Congrats ❤

How did GBS live you paralyzed?

I should add psychic to my title screen 😂

How did it go

In my Q&A with a labor nurse I go over requesting another nurse. 😊

Congrats!

Sweet bubba. That must have been so stressful for both of you. Glad your other deliveries went more smoothly and hoping the same for baby #5!

Great tip! For those wanting to do too, just make sure the washcloth doesn’t loosen the IV dressing!

What was outcome

Was your baby ok? I’m nervous as I just tested positive :/

@@xmanz.4206 oh yeah he’s perfectly fine! It didn’t have any affect on him whatsoever

@@lindsaycordova91 makes me feel better thank you 💞

@@xmanz.4206 no worries

How are your babies now? I jusst tested positive, so worry

How are your babies now? Did they show any symptoms? Did you receive Antibotics during delivery? Did the antibiotics cause babies to have gut biome issues?

My babies are totally fine and unaffected and I did receive antibiotics during labor. I have not noticed any lasting affects on their gut biome but that’s a very interesting thing to keep in mind.

@@jjtomlin1453 Thank you... my first grand baby is due any time now and my daughter is allergic to penicillin as is her husband. They will use some other antibiotic and the baby will be in the hospital for an extra day. I have read that Baby's who receive antibiotics when delivered have greater chances for colic and health problems down the road. Thank you again for the reassurance

Thank you for tuning in 😊😊

Yes! Call your doctor in early labor and make a plan for when to go in. They should know that your GBS+, but it never hurts to remind them. Good luck!

How was your experience

Aw, mama! That must have been so scary for you. Unfortunately this can happen as your GBS status can change in the weeks before delivery. I hope you both are doing ok.

Nurse Zabe yes ma’am! We are both great. That was 12 years ago ❤️

You are too kind! 💗💗

GirlyPanache she reminds me of Drew Barrymore

We don't routinely test for it here in the UK and I've just found out at 27 weeks into my 2nd pregnancy that I have it (I went into maternity assessment unit with very mild bleeding, I was thinking thrush) they swabbed me and that was the result. I'm resigned to the antibiotic drip now. Better that than the situation you described. It horrifies me to think I could have been positive with my 1st baby and not even known.

How did it go

How did it go

I was so bummed to know I was positive so early, but at least I avoided an extra swab!

1) we do not, although with inductions if things are seeming lengthly, we will not start antibiotics until contractions actually start. Saves a few doses. 2) definitely something to chat with your OB about. For non-anaphylactic allergic reactions, cefazolin is the go-to, but nausea and vomiting are technically not allergic reactions. So you’d probably be fine with a penicillin!

Enix Goddess I’m the opposite! Negative for 2, positive for this one ( just found out 2 days ago). But I have to take antibiotics anyway before I give birth (heart condition related) so really makes no difference

Were you give suppressive therapy prior to iv in labor for gbs and if so which antibiotics?

@kestrel hawkins

did they make you do antibiotics for your second one too?

I’m hearing this from a few mamas in here, from not bad to more painful than labor. While that’s not been my experience receiving antibiotics, I think it’s good to know that it can happen!

It can’t be treated before labor. So there is nothing you can do aside from pumping your body full of antibiotics during labor which kills all good bacteria in the vagina too, and thus makes it more likely for baby to catch those antibiotic-resistant hospital bacteria. Really, it’s a devils compromise. I wouldn’t do the IV antibiotics, unless the baby is more than 2 weeks pre-term. Those babies don’t have a good immune response yet to deal fight bacteria. Keep in mind that GBS doesn’t make the mom sick either! It can only makes weak or pre-term babies sick, as well as very elderly people.

Compared to meningitis, pneumonia, and other illnesses the baby can get if infected, ill take allergies, eczema and even asthma.

Great question… antibiotics are devastating to ALL bacteria. There should be better data on this.

I totally hear your concern! One thing we do is wait to start antibiotics on patients once active labor is established with inductions at my facility. The other thing that there is some research Behind is that a high-quality probiotic given afterbirth can help repopulate the gut. Evivo is the one we used and it helped with a lot of my baby’s GI symptoms.

Yes!!!

I always think this

HAHA, I was thinking Sarah Paulson

I agree!

Her mouth is same as Drew’s !

Postpartum, ER, ICU would all be good units to be a tech on in hopes of transferring to L&D as a tech or later as a nurse. 😊

Nurse Zabe thanks so much!!💕

amy norris good question! I am taking fem dophilous probiotics for better bacteria gut health this pregnancy. ☺️

I know you didn't ask for my input, but I thought this might be helpful. I was born with a GBS infection, but my mom had tested a false negative and was NOT given any antibiotics at the time of my birth. I still have seasonal allergies, moderate eczema, and some significant food sensitivities anyway, so I really don't think it matters lol

I guess 50% as it has happened to me that way. I was negative on my first, and now I’m positive.

Pleeease!

Omg I thought I was the only one who watched both ❤️❤️❤️

Those directions sound good! Studies show that patients are able to collect a sample accurately too. I had that in my video but cut it for time. I wouldn’t worry about the urine either, not every practice does that.

Nurse Zabe wonderful! Thank you so much! Just walked into my hospital for my appointment. Hopefully the last one! 🤞🏻🤞🏻

I have the same concern. My doctor told me they will treat me with antibiotics at the time of the csection, which means not 4 hours before. I guess because baby won’t pass through canal, however I’m more concerned about going into labor and water breaking before the scheduled csection.

@@sogno_di_carta6430 I ended up having an emergency C-section at 35 weeks and 6 days. I received iv antibiotics as well.

How did it go? I'm allergic to penicillin too.

@@carolynr2225 I was negative.

Yes, the first dose is more concentrated. You can always ask to have the rate slowed or to dilute more with the normal saline or lactated ringer they also have hung to help with this!

I would obviously defer to the advice of your midwife. I’ve not heard of that benefit of apple cider vinegar, but it’s great for you either way! Theoretically, if it were to work it wouldn’t be creating a false negative because you are continuing the treatment through your pregnancy and delivery, as opposed to the garlic right before testing. Does that make sense?

@@Nurse_zabe Yes! Thanks for the explanation!

I did ACV baths and I was neg in my last 4 pregnancies. I believe my midwife suggested it.

@@meganharoldson8785 how often and how much acv?

@@Ajsupermonkey as much as I could stand the smell of😂. I don't know what she prescribed would actually help.

Same. I only got my urine checked once by my OB and that was during initial visit...🤔

@@ButterflyyBeautiee Yeah! Idk if my OBGYN should have been taking more urine samples or what?? I've had a less than satisfactory experience, so I wouldn't be surprised 🤦‍♀️ But I hope it's just different with all doctors! Lol

My OBGYN tests every time and although I’m not a doctor or even a CNA (meaning I have no qualifications whatsoever😂) I don’t see why they wouldn’t if that makes sense? I’m about 35 weeks right now and I’ve tested positive for a UTI twice and had a weird protein in my urine both times as well and wouldn’t have known if they hadn’t tested my urine every appointment because I had no symptoms. I would FOR SURE ask them next time you go in because that would worry me personally that something could be missed. All of the best for you❤️❤️

I only got lab tested urine maybe 2 times. Initial first visit to check all my levels and then again for something else a few months later. However I do get my urine tested every appointment in office, but it is a dip test. I pee in the cup, dunk a strip, and show it to nurse. From what I understand that just monitors my hydration and sugars 🤷🏻‍♀️.

@@bellerobinson ohhhhhhhh, okay. Yeah, I looked it up last night and read about that. Idk if I should be concerned that my OBGYN hasn't been doing that for me? 🤔

My c-section with my twins, from being wheeled back to being wheeled out was about 30 minutes.

@@Legal.Knievel That makes it sound a little less scary since its so short

I had an emergent (not emergency) c-section and it was all over in less than 20 minutes. Baby was fine, thank you Jesus. 🥰 It was really fast, though. And since it wasn't planned, it was a bit scary and overwhelming. I have had one c-section and one V-bac now, so I'm much better prepared mentally if I should need another c-section. It's really amazing how efficient they are now!

@@pineappledeedee1705 mine was urgent too. They delivered my twins early at 36+2 because I was starting to show signs of preeclampsia, so they delivered me to prevent me from getting it.

GD is cause by the placenta putting off too much of a hormone that causes your cells to be resistant to insulin. Once the placenta is out, the hormone is no longer being produced and going into your system. However it does take a bit of time to leave your system. I've had GD with ALL three of my pregnancies and got to wear a continuous glucose monitor this time (Dexcom G6)! It is something that you wear 24/7 that has a sensor under your skin and sends your phone glucose readings every 5 minutes without finger pricks. What I noticed was that it took about 3 days for my body to regulate and my cells to stop being insulin resistant. It was right before christmas so there were LOTS of goodies and I was basically eating cakes, cookies, and candies all day. Nothing after three days did really anything to get my sugars up... except McDonalds. That made it skyrocket a week after birth. And I just had a sandwich and BARELY any fries. By the time my CGM sensor expired (10 days pp), I was completely normal and had levels exactly what any normal person would have. I'm assuming everyone's body is different, but the principle holds the same. If you have GD and didn't develop type 2, as soon as the hormone leaves your system (for me diet and exercise controlled, it was 3 days) your cells insulin absorption is back to normal.

@@ThatOneGeekyFamilytoo that's really interesting! Thanks for telling me as I might get gd later in this pregnancy. It's good to know what might happen after I give birth.

@@meghanosborn6 Have you had it before or do you have a family history? I have ZERO risk factors (with my first that is, now I have the risk factor of having it before) and I get it everytime... But I know women who have all the risk factors in the book and don't get it. I got it at 14 weeks this last time which is why I talked my Doc into prescribing me a CGM, it was amazing!

@@ThatOneGeekyFamilytoo I have alot of family history of diabetes, and I'm over weight. I'm 16 weeks and I've been tested once and I'm sure I'll be tested again before the end. I'm hoping I dont end up with GD but it's always a possibility. It would just make things harder and more concerning because I am high risk already.

@@meghanosborn6 Seriously don't worry yourself about it! Try and get a balanced diet if you can, but don't stress! It's still unlikely that you'll have it as the number of GD women are in the minority. Congrats BTW! But either way, you'll be fine. I always say that half the battle is knowing. It's tedious more than anything. You can totally get through it. As stated, I've had it three times and for some reason, I keep doing it.

I was negative my first two pregnancies but just found out I was positive this time. It seems to be pretty common for it to be a 50/50 shot. My mother also was twice negative and once positive. Negative first, positive second, negative third...

@@teachingturner4033 interesting! I was negative with my twins (first pregnancy) and haven't been tested yet this pregnancy but hoping it's negative so I can labor without IVs, hoping for a VBAC.

I don’t know an exact statistic, but it’s definitely possible. Or to go the other direction. (Positive to negative in next pregnancy.)

I’m really sorry that was your experience. That sounds truly horrible. One other recent commentor felt the same way. But that is not the norm at all, from my experience as an RN and someone who received antibiotics for GBS. Like I didn’t notice it going in at all. You can always ask your nurse to run it it more slowly or and dilute more with the saline or LR that they have hanging. Good luck! Hoping for a better experience this time around!!

Everyone’s body is different. I had my baby a week ago and was GBS + like I was my last pregnancy and had no problems with the penicillin either time.

Everyone is different. I had the IV and didn't even notice it!

I've been GBS positive 3 times now. The antibiotics never bothered me!

Okay and what is the point of warning about the sensation of the antibiotic vs warning about GBS and not being treated for it? I mean... is burning in your arm more upsetting than your baby getting seriously ill or dying from being infected? I just don’t understand why anyone would even complain of the sensation of antibiotics when your baby’s life is in danger.

I talk about it in my induction video! Part 1, I’m pretty sure. 😊

@@Nurse_zabe thank you!

I have one! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itOJZdKgr8m9k3U.html