Recovering from C Diff and GBS-positive
I am 38 weeks pregnant and have a scheduled induction during my 39th week due to this being an IVF pregnancy. I finished Vancomycin for C Diff a few days ago- it will be 10 days off Vancomycin before the induction. As of now I’m feeling great and recovering really well.
However, I have Group B Strep and am supposed to receive penicillin during labor. I assume receiving antibiotics so soon will be a guaranteed relapse of C Diff, which I am DREADING. I can’t imagine taking care of a newborn, breastfeeding, and worrying about contamination with a newborn.
I am taking vaginal probiotics, staying away from sugar, wearing cotton underwear- trying to do anything that could inhibit the growth of GBS.
I keep going back and forth on what’s the best thing. My doctor said she’s comfortable with me opting out of antibiotics and said they’ll monitor the baby for 48 hours. Though rare, the consequences of the baby catching it really scare me. I can also aim for just a couple doses during labor and hope for the best.
If anyone has any input, I would love to hear it. I’m driving myself crazy trying to decide what to do.