The following documents are available in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format [The Acrobat Reader can be downloaded from the Adobe Acrobat Reader site].  Many of the documents are also available in a faster (mainly text) HTML format. 

We can post you copies of the information materials below - please email us at info@gbss.org.uk or call us on 01444 416176 with your requirements (plus your full postal address) or you can download an order form by clicking here. 

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All of these documents have been approved by our medical advisory panel.

GBS & Pregnancy (09/07) - an introductory leaflet about group B Strep aimed at expectant parents. PDF HTML   And in Welsh (08/08)

Congratulations on your healthy baby (09/07) - an introductory leaflet about group B Strep aimed at families where a healthy baby has been born and GBS has been found on a surface swab during or after delivery. PDF HTML

Understanding your baby's GBS infection (09/07) - an introductory leaflet about group B Strep aimed at parents of a baby diagnosed with GBS infection. PDF HTML

Detailed Leaflets:

For women who carry GBS (06/09) - detailed information leaflet about group B Strep, aimed at women who have found they carry GBS during their current pregnancy. PDF

If your baby was infected with GBS (06/09) - detailed information leaflet about group B Strep, aimed at parents of a baby who developed GBS infection. PDF

GBS: The Facts (06/09) - detailed information leaflet about group B Strep, aimed at health professionals and including list of useful medical references. PDF

Posters:

Pregnant? (09/07) Poster aimed at noticeboards where pregnant woman may see it. PDF HTML   And in Welsh (08/08)

Labour & Delivery Prevention Guidelines (09/07) Poster aimed at health professionals and labour wards. PDF HTML

Understanding your baby's GBS infection (09/07) Poster for Special/Neonatal Care Baby Units. PDF HTML

Helping to save Babies' Lives (09/07) Poster for raising awareness of GBS. PDF HTML

Are you Group B Strep aware? (09/07) Banner heading for display boards. PDF

Stickers:

GBS Alert stickers for hand-held medical notes - good for highlighting that antibiotics should be given in labour against GBS.  Download page of 35 PDF

I am GBS Aware stickers - good for both fundraising events, and in hospitals, for highlighting that a woman has been informed about GBS.  Download a page of 35 PDF

Other:

Slide Presentation about GBS

Group B Strep Awareness Ribbon - add to your webpage and show your support for GBSS (this is a virtual ribbon - if you'd like a real ribbon, visit our shop - click here)

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