QUESTION~~~ and would like an answer~~~~PLEASE

[barbaranoela]

This is very confusing to me----and my sister-in-law 's Xplanation is confusing~~~
OK~~~~~~~~~

My niece is due to give birth next week----now my SIL tells me that Lisa has an infection---which due to being pregnant --cannot be treated--?? due to the wee one that isnt ready to enter this world---
Infection appears to be VAGINAL---

SIL said that GYN. told Lisa as soon as she starts labor/water breaks get to hospital PRONTO----so as they can start anti-biotics on Lisa's infection and check baby????

Im not sure SIL is Xplaining right--

I really dont understand this???

!!!!What I would like to know ----is this a dangerous situation for both mom and baby and WHY cant something be done for the infection NOW??!!!!!!!


Would REALLy APPRECIATE if anyone can Xplain this to me---
Thanks much

Barbara

[Mars]

Vaginal yeast infections are common during the last few weeks of preganancy. NO, it can not be treated if the baby is expected to be delivered vaginally.

Although uncomfortable, I do not believe it is dangerous for the mother and/or baby.

Hang in there Barb - it will be ok!

Love ya,
Mars

[CAMary]

Barbara-

I'm guessing she tested positive for "Group B Strep" she can be a "carrier" if there is a colony present when they swab you (usually during the last 6 weeks of pregnancy). They don't treat in NOW because it could re-colonize before delivery. The important thing is it could transmit as the baby goes through the birth canal, so if a woman tests positive, she needs to get to the hospital early in labor so antibiotics can be started to lessen the chance of passing it to the baby during the delivery (it can cause serious complications!).

It is normal to carry some, but when it colonizes and there is a large amount, precautions need to be taken to protect the beby. It is a very common situation - every woman is tested at the end of the pregnancy - and as long as they know to start antibiotics during labor, all will be fine

Perhaps it is something else - but that would be my guess!!

Love,

Mary

[barbaranoela]

Thanks Margie

Appreciate the response-----cus my SIL @ times confuses me!!!

luve Barb

[barbaranoela]

and also ---Mary-----thanks for all the input to this issue---

I had no idea what SIL was trying to Xplain----and she didnt have anyclue as to Xplain any further of what U have just told me--

much thanks----U think I should know this

luve Barb

PS. apppears that the infection was just detected???
And my niece is about 45 minutes from the HOSPITAL----holy toledo!!!
I hope she stays with my SIL cus her hubby has to leave for business---and his boss said ---too bad---???
This story gets weirder and weirder!!!

U know what I would tell the boss!!!!
Cus Jimmy is supposedly the *boss* of his section????

[artteacher]

Hey Barb,

Wow, you're going to have unsurpervised free time with the girls!

They want her to get to the hospital when her water breaks because after the sack is broken, ANY bacteria can reach the baby, even with a healthy mom. So doctors will induce someone whose water has broken so the baby is out within 24 hours.

No worries!

Love, Marsha

[annie oakley]

Barb...they usually can control that situation very well. One of my daughters had that...and as soon as she went into labor they gave her lots of antibiotics and everyone ws fine. It will be ok Barb,,,but ya do sure worry over the wee ones. Love Oma