âEvery pregnant woman should read this leaflet â it could save her babyâs life.â Dr Chris Steele MBE, patron
The facts about group B Strep in pregnancy By identifying Mums whose babies are at higher risk and managing their pregnancy and delivery appropriately, most group B Strep infection in newborn babies can be prevented. Group B Strep is the most common cause of life-threatening infection in newborn babies in the UK â these infections are usually preventable.