Group B Strep Support (GBSS)

19/06/2026

18/06/2026

Group B Strep Support is proud to support Sands Awareness Week, led by Sands - baby loss charity ❤

Sands provides vital support to families affected by the loss of a baby, including those whose babies have sadly died due to group B strep infection. Please share the post below and learn how to get involved in Sands Awareness Week by going to https://www.sands.org.uk/sands-awareness-week

Do you know the true scale of baby loss? Every day in the UK, 13 babies die shortly before, during or soon after birth. That’s more than 4,000 babies a year that bereaved parents and families didn’t get to bring home.

We know that the true scale of baby loss is much bigger than this because there are many more families affected by other types of pregnancy and baby loss and TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons) for which there is no comprehensive publicly available data across the UK.

Sadly, many families don’t know where to turn to for support when they experience a pregnancy or baby loss and this is why it is so important to raise awareness.

We are Sands, the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, and we are working to save babies’ lives and ensure that bereaved parents and families receive the care and support they need.

Learn more. Link in the comments below 👇

17/06/2026

The strength of our information depends on the people behind it, which is why we’re so pleased to welcome Dr Geeta Kumar OBE to our Clinical Advisory Panel ✨

Our panel helps make sure what we share with families and professionals is accurate, balanced and grounded in real clinical practice.

Dr Kumar brings a huge amount of experience from across maternity care, including her recent role as Vice President for Clinical Quality at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists RCOG. She also has a longstanding interest in group B Strep and a very practical approach to prevention.

We’re also delighted to celebrate her recent appointment as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising her services to women’s health.

👉 Find out more about our Clinical Advisory Panel: https://gbss.org.uk/about/who-we-are/medical-advisory-panel/

17/06/2026

Tested positive for group B Strep? These small stickers can make a big difference. Often added to your notes by your midwife, they help remind your clinical team to offer you IV antibiotics at the start of labour.

We provide these stickers for free to help ensure pregnant women and people and their babies receive the care they need.

Order yours from our website: gbss.org.uk ✨

14/06/2026

Janice chose to leave a gift in her Will to GBSS after her son developed a group B Strep at six weeks old. Wanting to make sure others had the right information and support, she found leaving a gift was much easier than she expected.

After taking care of your loved ones, a gift in your Will, large or small , can help us continue our vital work to support families and help protect future babies.

Learn more about leaving a gift in your Will ⬇️
https://gbss.org.uk/donate/gift-in-your-will/

13/06/2026

Help more parents learn about group B Strep 💙

Order a pack of our free awareness posters to display in your workplace, community space or maternity unit.

Your poster could be the thing that helps someone spot the signs and get help in time.

Order your free pack or download to print - https://gbss.org.uk/product/awareness-pack-2/ 👇

12/06/2026

🚨🚨 Most pregnant women and people in the UK aren't routinely offered a GBS test. That has to change.

Add your name to support making testing a standard part of NHS care.

Add your name → https://groupbstrep.good.do/say-yes-to-testing/act-now/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=say-yes-to-testing

10/06/2026

Want to know more about group B Strep? You’re not alone.

Our free, evidence-based helpline is the only one in the UK focused on group B Strep - offering clear information, support, and someone to talk to.

📞 0330 120 0796
📧 [email protected]
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

If we’ve helped you, we’d love to hear from you below 💬

07/06/2026

If your baby has been affected by group B Strep, you’re not alone.

We run a private Facebook group for families affected by GBS infection - a safe, closed space to connect, share experiences and support one another.

Join the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3088399197859331

Photo kindly shared by Hollie 💙💛