Group B Strep Support (GBSS)

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Group B Strep Support (GBSS)

UK charity, formed in 1996 and supported by an expert medical advisory panel, working to stop group B Strep infection in babies.
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Leading UK charity working to stop life-threatening group B Strep infection in babies.

📢 Raising Awareness
📚 Improving Knowledge
❤️ Providing Support
🔬 Promoting Research
💪 Pushing for change

For support and information, go to www.gbss.org.uk

26/08/2025

Have you tested positive for group B Strep?

Our free alert stickers are a great visual reminder to the medical team to offer you IV antibiotics at the start of labour, or on waters breaking, when you go into hospital.

Order for free here: https://gbss.org.uk/product/alert-sticker/

24/08/2025

Telling someone about group B Strep could help them take steps to keep their baby safe. Learn everything you need to know about group B Strep at gbss.org.uk

21/08/2025

In most cases, group B Strep carriage is not harmful, but if you are pregnant, there is a small chance it can cause serious infection in your baby around the time of birth.

Getting tested is the only way to find out if you are carrying GBS and is simple, safe and effective. Testing in the last five weeks of pregnancy is highly reliable and helps you take steps to protect your baby from serious infection.

For more info on group B Strep testing in pregnancy - https://gbss.org.uk/info-support/group-b-strep-testing/

17/08/2025

Please share your feedback on our work by completing our new supporter survey > Link in the comments below ❤

15/08/2025

This South Asian Baby Loss Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the higher risk of group B Strep infection faced by Black and Asian newborns.

UKHSA research has shown that:

- Black babies have a 51% higher rate of GBS infection than white babies.
- Asian babies have a 28% higher rate.

Group B Strep is the leading cause of life-threatening infection in newborns, but it’s mostly preventable. Antibiotics in labour can reduce the risk of infection by up to 90%.

The UK does not routinely offer group B Strep testing and information to everyone in pregnancy, so if you know someone who is pregnant, please tell them about group B Strep. It could help to save a baby’s life.

15/08/2025

Many families we support have had babies looked after in Neonatal Intensive Care Units, where incredible nurses provide vital care every day.

Today, on International Neonatal Nurses Day, we want to celebrate and say a huge THANK YOU to these amazing heroes, who support babies and their families through the toughest times.

Photo of Jenson very kindly shared by Jorgia, thank you so much. Jenson received NICU treatment for group B Strep infection and made a full recovery.

14/08/2025

“Two days after Oscar was born, he stopped breathing and after many tests, it was later confirmed he had a group B Strep infection, something nobody had told me about during pregnancy.”

“After a week in neonatal care, Oscar was able to make a full recovery, and the relief we felt was immeasurable. We know how lucky we got!”

“It was a terrifying experience, but thanks to the information and support from Group B Strep Support, we were able to better understand the situation.”

A huge thank you to Tilly for sharing your story and helping us to raise urgently needed awareness for group B Strep ❤️

Click here to share your story - https://gbss.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-and-raise-awareness/share-your-story-on-our-website/

08/08/2025

A huge thank you to Ellie and Hannah, who took on a skydive in memory of Elsie, Ellie’s niece, who sadly died at just 8 days old as a result of late onset group B Strep infection.

Our fab fundraisers jumped out of their comfort zone (literally) at Skydive Tilstock, facing their fears and raising awareness of group B Strep in the most incredible way. Together, they’ve raised over £1,200 to help save babies' lives and support families affected by group B Strep.

We’re so proud and grateful for their support 💛

Read more - https://gbss.org.uk/fundraisers-events/ellie-and-hannahs-skydive/

Skydive Tilstock Freefall Club

07/08/2025

Were you told about the risks of group B Strep during your pregnancy?

06/08/2025

It’s !

Breastfeeding has not been shown to increase the risk of group B Strep infection in babies and offers many benefits. IV antibiotics given during labour to protect your baby from GBS are safe for breastfeeding, though always let your healthcare team know if you plan to breastfeed.

💙 Learn more at https://bit.ly/45nqcv6

04/08/2025

🦠 What is group B Strep?

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the many bacteria that naturally live in the human body. Around 1 in 4 adults (25%) carry GBS, but it is typically harmless in adults.

⚠️ GBS can cause serious infections in newborns if passed to them unknowingly around childbirth and a baby's early months.

This can lead to sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis.

Thankfully, most GBS infections in babies are preventable with proper care and screening for pregnant women and people.

To learn more about group B Strep, its risks, and how you can protect yourself and your baby, go to gbss.org.uk

03/08/2025

If you know someone who is pregnant, it takes 5 minutes to tell them about group B Strep. It could help to keep their baby safe from life-threatening infection.

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