WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1997: Re: GBS Death

Re: GBS Death

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Dec 1997 19:32:44 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Dec 1997, Nancy wrote: >
>My first child was born this past year and only lived 2 days
>because of complications from group b strep. I was 41 weeks pregnant
>and had a bout of false labor one week earlier.
>When I went into labor for real I already had a fever from the
>infection. It seemed to have gotten to her without the water breaking.
>My doctor says it would be ok to try to get pregnant again and he would
>watch me like a hawk and has an antibiotic plan and a c-section planned
>on my 38th week.
>I did have antibiotic treatment in my last labor and the more I have
>found out about GBS the more I think the doctors
>acted correctly in their judgement of my last case.
>I was wondering if anybody has an opinion on the chances of a good
>outcome of another pregnancy for me.
>My baby was born in September and I am now getting ready to try again.
>I am working closely with my doctor and know that these will only be
>opinions and not take it as medical fact in my personal case.
>Thank you for your time.
>Nancy....

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends treatment for you in labor but not the C/S.

Considering your recent tragic experience, however, I cannot argue with the choice of elective C/S.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
consequently no private emails will receive a response.

**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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