The first report from The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists‘s 2013-14 audit on group B Strep prevention policies in maternity units around the UK shows that many offer antibiotics in labour not only for women with their key recognised ‘risk factors’ but also for other risk factors, such as carrying group B Strep in a previous pregnancy. It also shows that more than half of units test some or all pregnant women for group B Strep carriage – against national guidance – but most are not using the ECM (enriched culture medium) test recommended for the purpose.
Click here for the RCOG’s full report and click here for Group B Strep Support’s response.
