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EBB 257 - The Updated Evidence on Group B Strep: Part 2

EBB 257 - The Updated Evidence on Group B Strep: Part 2

Update: 2023-03-01
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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.
 
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EBB 257 - The Updated Evidence on Group B Strep: Part 2

EBB 257 - The Updated Evidence on Group B Strep: Part 2