Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacterium found in the vagina and bowel of about 2 in 10 women in the UK. Being a carrier is not harmful to you, but there is a chance you could pass the infection to your baby.
This information is for you if you’re expecting a baby or planning to become pregnant. It covers:
- What group B streptococcus (GBS) is and how it is detected
- What GBS could mean for your baby
- Risk factors for GBS, and how the risk can be reduced
- How you will be treated during labour if your baby is at risk
- Tests and treatments
- Information about breastfeeding
- Information about testing for GBS