E in Pregnancy Week by Week: Second Trimester
I’m GBS+ in my first pregnancy.
Had the call from midwife’s today telling me I have GBS. Naturally worrying, any advice?
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Group B Strep Positive
For ladies who have been told they are GBS + to have some space to talk about any worries/concerns before the birth.
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