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Group B Stret Support

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) is a national charity that aims to prevent Group B Strep infection in newborn babies.  Jane and Robert Plumb founded GBSS after the death of their second child, Theo, from the infection in 1996.

What is it?

GBS is a normal bacterium carried by about a third of all adults in their intestines, and 3 out of 10 wormen carry GBS in their vagina.  Most people carry GBS and aren't aware of it as it causes no symptoms.

If a pregnant woman is carrying GBS, her baby may be exposed to the bacteria around labour.  For some it can be no problem, but for others it can be deadly; causing meningitis, pneumonia, septicaemia, blood poisoning and, sadly for us,death.

Statistics

*  It infects 700 babies a year

*  Every year 75 babies die because of it

*  Every year 45 babies are left with serious problems because of it

How can it be prevented?

A routine swab at 35-37 weeks would best predict whether a woman is carrying Group B Strep at time of delivery.

If found to be positive Group B Strep can be treated by giving the mother intravenous antibiotics 48 hours prior to delivery of her baby.

But the trouble is most people don't know they've got it until the baby's born ... and then it can be too late!!!

Currently Group B Strep is not routinely tested in the NHS although a private test can be purchased at a cost of £32.00.  YOUR HELP COULD ENSURE THAT EVERY PREGNANT WOMAN IS TESTED.

What can GBS Support do with our help?

With our help they can:

Offer information and support to families affected by GBS

Inform health professionals and individuals about Group B Strep and how it can be prevented

Generate continued support for research into preventing Group B Strep infections in newborn babies

Jessica Louise was 6 hours' old when she died due to an overwhelming Group B Strep Infection.  The medical professionals couldn't understand why she became ill so quickly - they had no time to save her.   This is preventable!!  Please help us help other parents avoid the pain of losing their baby to Group B Strep.  Thank you for your support, Tim and I truly appreciate it.

Group B Strep Support (GBSS) is a national charity

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Donation by Jane Axelrod 04/11/09  

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Hope you had a great party,sorry we didn't make it, see you maybe at Sharons 60th !!!!! Happy to make a donation to this good cause. x Donation by Heather Walsh 02/11/09  

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Thanks for a great evening on Saturday, apologies for the delay in donating! Love from Sue & Steve Donation by Sue and Steve Shepherd 27/10/09  

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Thank you for a lovely night. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Donation by Mark and Nicola Little 25/10/09  

looking forward to seeing you all tonight. With love, Gemma, Richard, Ollie, Lily & Evie xxx Donation by Gemma Turner 24/10/09  

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See you both tonight. Hope you have a great anniversary celebration (and birthday Tim!). Love from Paul, Kerry & Daisy xxxxx Donation by Kerry Hunt 24/10/09  

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A very worthwhile cause that we are delighted to support. Donation by Debbie & Chris Baker 24/10/09  

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what a lovely idea raising money for jessica.hope you both have a lovely evening.love caroline martin and stephanie xx Donation by martin evans 24/10/09  

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A fantastic charity. We look forward to celebrating your respective anniversaries with you. Love & best wishes, Debbie, James, Toby & Amber Donation by Debbie & James Collett 24/10/09  

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Hopefully we will see you tonight. At the moment we have a very grizzly Evan but no more sickness. Lots of love Dany, Jim and Evan xxxx Donation by Dany Griffiths 24/10/09  

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Nobody likes to to be the first - so I have started the ball rolling!! Donation by Sharon Howe 03/10/09  

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