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Re: GBS, IV abx and very short labors question From: Noelle (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 11 Dec 1998 18:25:16 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Brenda: "fetal hiccups" Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "fertility drugs & perimenopause" In reply to: Chris: "Re: GBS, IV abx and very short labors question" Next in thread: Rachael: "Re: GBS, IV abx and very short labors question" Reply: Rachael: "Re: GBS, IV abx and very short labors question" At Fri, 11 Dec 1998, Chris wrote: >Hi, >I am not a doctor or midwife, but both my doctor and midwife agreed that >orals would probably be best for me IF I go to full term. IF I go into >premature labor, I will have to have an IV at a hospital. IMHO, if you >have a midwife that delivers at the hospital, she probably sides with >CDC, as do most doctors. <<<snip>>>> Hi Chris, I agree somewhat about the "Russian roulette" aspect of it all, but I believe that going by the CDC recommendations is the best evidence-based course to take on this one. <<<<snip>>>> Through my research, a short >IV duration has not been as effective as a 2 dose 4 hour span, so I >can't count on that for me. Again, I agree. The short IV duration is thought to NOT be as effective (that's why my situation was less than ideal). However, it's my understanding that it's still more effective than oral abx in late pregnancy only. So many unanswered questions, for sure! >I wish you the best of luck! >Blessings, > >-- >chris And to you as well, Chris. Thanks for a good discussion. Take care, -- Noelle Haland Mama to Ethan (sb 12/2/96), Max (born 10/28/97)... ...and new babe due 4th of July 1999 <noelleh@earthlink.net> Next message: Brenda: "fetal hiccups" Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "fertility drugs & perimenopause" In reply to: Chris: "Re: GBS, IV abx and very short labors question" Next in thread: Rachael: "Re: GBS, IV abx and very short labors question" Reply: Rachael: "Re: GBS, IV abx and very short labors question"

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