#457: Asymptomatic Bacturia & UTIs in Pregnancy. Balancing Antimicrobial Stewardship
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Dr. Stu and midwife Blyss discuss the implications of asymptomatic bacturia and UTIs in pregnancy, focusing on guidelines, evidence, and antibiotic concerns.
Is every positive urine culture in pregnancy a problem that needs antibiotics? Dr. Stu and midwife Blyss explore ACOG’s UTI guidelines, the evidence behind screening, and the growing concern about microbiome disruption and antibiotic resistance. References: Motherhood Equipped Podcast: 62. Birth Freedom, Breech Truth, and Why Physiologic Birth Matters with Dr. Stuart Fischbein Patreon.com/BirthingInstinctsPodcast Support the Podcast Velvet and Bone Somatic & Trauma-Informed Doula Training ( velvet-and-bone.com ) ACOG Clinical: Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Individuals PubMed: Asymptomatic GBS bacteriuria during antenatal visits Birthing Instincts Podcast Episode #294 Group B Strep: Prioritizing Agenda Over Science Discussed in This Episode Bladder Infections Kidney Infections The Various Screening Recommendations and Treatments What is Asymptomatic Bacturia Benefits of Asymptomatic Bacturia Why Eradicate Asymptomatic Bacturia? Alternatives to Antibiotics When to Seek Medical Advice Risks of Antibiotics in Pregnancy, Labor and to Newborn Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care This show is supported by WeNatal | Go to…
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