Early Onset Neonatal Infection is an infection which can occur within the first 72 hours of life. It can be potentially life-threatening for babies if left untreated. The prevalence of this in Hillingdon is 0.8/1000 births, so this is not common.
Please click the link to read more, and what to do if you are worried about your baby.
Group B strep
Group B strep is a type of bacteria called streptococcal bacteria. It's very common in both men and women.
It's usually only a problem:
- if you're pregnant – it could spread to your baby
- in young babies – it can make them very ill
Group B Strep Support – Working to stop group B Strep infection in babies