I have read about 5 zillion articles on this lately trying to figure out the best course of action. On another board I visit a mom had her baby contract GBS, despite the routine anti-biotic treatment and he almost died and is extremely, extremely delayed. (Which by the way is very, very, very rare) So, this weighs on my mind. My mw is a dem (which is not legal in my great state- I do not have cnm's or any other option for a homebirth nor are there any birth centers- just one hospital at that).
Anyway, I already do chug keifir daily (which is a probiotic). However, I plan to go and get some otc tablets at the healthfood store tomorrow, as well as the grapefruit seed extract. OH, and I had read about the garlic cloves as well. HOwever, I am thinking that there only needed to be used for 5 days or say, I need to look that up again. I am not sure when the ob will test. I have an appt next week at 34.5, but I am thinking it won't be until the next visit.
Long story short for my own piece of mind I am hoping that I am able to make sure the first test is negative, so I have no concern about the hb and lack of antibiotics and also to make sure that if I transfer there is no huge deal, or any grief from the ob after my "surprise" hb- as I will likely need a Rhogram injection. (oh and btw without any thought on my part last time I was negative). Certainly if I am home we will be watching for different signs of infection as serentii mentioned.