Group B Strep Information and Testing

What it asks

What the petitioner did first

1. 12 Jan 2016
   Public Petitions Committee

   New Petitions
   1 mention
2. 1 Mar 2016
   Public Petitions Committee

   Continued Petitions
   1 mention
3. 29 Sep 2016
   Public Petitions Committee

   Continued Petitions
   1 mention
4. 27 Apr 2017
   Public Petitions Committee

   Continued Petitions
   1 mention
5. 29 Jun 2017
   Public Petitions Committee

   Continued Petitions
   1 mention

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3. United Kingdom792 6.1%
4. Northern Ireland264 2%
5. Wales209 1.6%
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1. Naheed Mcquade 16 Nov 2015
   My daughter Shaheen has been left devastated by losing Zach however she is absolutely committed to helping other mums, to avoid the same heartache she will live with for the rest of her life.
2. Aisling O'Boyle 16 Nov 2015
   I hope that the government will take note of this petition. To see friends go through this absolutely heartbreaking experience when a relatively simple test could have prevented this makes this even more devastating. I urge everyone I know to sign.so that this can be prevented from occurring again.
   My love and thoughts are with Zachs mummy and daddy hope they can change things in his name xxxx
3. Zara Malik 16 Nov 2015
   This is a great thing to do in order to prevent it from happening to other people.
4. Tricia Brady 16 Nov 2015
   Worda cannit express thr pain felt whrn a baby dies . If this can be dedected while still in the woom then the government must act x
5. michelle murray 16 Nov 2015
   To lose a baby under any circumstance in heartbreaking and life changing for everyone involved. This however could be easily prevented by a simple test. This needs to be a standard free test for all pregnant women so that these little people have a chance at life.
6. Alison mitchell 16 Nov 2015
   Such a preventable tragedy
7. Georgie Gallacher 16 Nov 2015
   Such a tragedy that so easily could have been avoided if this test was done
8. Charlene Logan 16 Nov 2015
   It's so easy just do it give these babies a chance. X
9. Theresa McWilliams 16 Nov 2015
   Have no idea why this is not routinely offered to mums to be. Babies lives are put at risk for a few pounds.
10. Claire mcmonagle 16 Nov 2015
    Xxx
11. Joanna McGraw 16 Nov 2015
    As a mother myself I feel strongly that this should be offered to all pregnant mothers as the loss of a baby is completely devastating. Anything that would prevent the loss of any child should be considered compulsory to ensure the safe delivery and life of our children.
12. Laura kyle 16 Nov 2015
    All mothers should be offered this No parents should have to loss a baby
13. Ann moffat 16 Nov 2015
    I feel very strongly about this please save all babies
14. John tuna pierre 16 Nov 2015
    Love you guys!!xx
15. samantha higgins 16 Nov 2015
    every mum should be tested!
16. Jackie kean 16 Nov 2015
    Every mother should be tested I was tested and I had it with my first but it didn't show up second time round my baby had the antibiotics at birth which saved his life X
17. Kim hunter 16 Nov 2015
    Xxx
18. Paul Gallacher 16 Nov 2015
    X
19. Lyndownie 16 Nov 2015
    Time for a move in the right direction , too many now
20. Tina molloy 16 Nov 2015
    This should be routinely offered especially to avoid such tragedy. Good luck X
21. Carol Ann Little 16 Nov 2015
    It's about time this was done!
22. Carol Ann Little 16 Nov 2015
    It's about time this was done!
23. Esther Hunter 16 Nov 2015
    It is imperative that this test should be offered to all mothers immediately. There is nothing worse than losing your newly born baby
    - no pain is greater. Don't let Shaheen's little baby's death have been in vain!
24. Lorraine Bettley 16 Nov 2015
    Should be offered to all mums during pregnancy and before labour. Not doing this screening has devastating consequences. x
25. Donna Kellie 16 Nov 2015
    This has to become routine checked
26. Maureen O'Connor 16 Nov 2015
    No parent should have the devastation of losing a child because a simple test wasn't offered.
27. Elizabeth lightbody 16 Nov 2015
    This a something that can be prevented should be given to everyone help save a precious life
28. Claire Aitken 16 Nov 2015
    It is imperative that all babies should be tested x
29. Joe conoboy 16 Nov 2015
    This should not need a petition but should be a matter of due course. Having my own grown up children and now grandchildren I cannot understand why we can allow a baby to die when it is so preventable. No cause or monetary value can ever be an excuse for allowing the death of a baby or any other human being for that matter
30. Kathryn Mclaren 16 Nov 2015
    Please stop these unnecessary deaths. Every baby is precious.
31. Rebecca Adam 16 Nov 2015
    Should be on offer for every mum to be!
32. David Devine 16 Nov 2015
    There is no reason why pregnant mothers should not be made aware of the dangers of group b strep. This change must be implemented urgently to stop any more mothers having to suffer what Shaheen is currently suffering.
33. Demi walker 16 Nov 2015
    X
34. Dem Watson 16 Nov 2015
    X
35. Lorna Goodwin 16 Nov 2015
    I was told I had tested positive for Strep B after being discharged from hospital with my 1 day old baby. I don't want any parent to experience those feelings of terror.
36. Gillian Telfer 16 Nov 2015
    Should be an automatic offered to each mum
37. Laura McEwan 16 Nov 2015
    This test should be made compulsory during pregnancy. I only knew about it through another mum but so many women don't know and it can be the matter of live and death. Why play games with the lives of innocent babies when it only costs £11 each.
38. Laura McEwan 16 Nov 2015
    Every pregnant women should receive this test during pregnancy and shouldn't need to ask for it. we are playing with the lives of innocent babies for a mere £11, how can that be justified!? Someone needs to open their eyes
39. Lynsay garvie 16 Nov 2015
    I went into labour 7 weeks early and was tested to find out I had strep b which could be passed on at birth. Every women should be tested for this
40. Marion MacLeod 16 Nov 2015
    Every pregnant woman should be made aware of and be routinely tested for Group B Strep.
41. Nikki Geddes 16 Nov 2015
    I was positive with lily n they didn't give me the antibiotics until 50 hours after doing the test, when I'd been in the hospital for 7 hours already ........I had to then beg to be tested with belle n thankfully was clear. It's scary!
42. Danielle Walker 16 Nov 2015
    xxx
43. Carrie Townsley 17 Nov 2015
    No family should have to go through the pain of losing their child when the cause is preventable!
44. Charlene foster 17 Nov 2015
    This should be offered to every pregnant woman what's more than important than saving a baby life with a simple test ?
45. amanda mcqueen 17 Nov 2015
    This should be done to give new born baby's a chance to start life .
46. Nicola Steven 17 Nov 2015
    Xxxx
47. Lynn Rendles 17 Nov 2015
    Xxxxx
48. Lynn Rendles 17 Nov 2015
    Xxxxx
49. Francine sharpe 17 Nov 2015
    A very brave and an inspirational woman in my thoughts
50. Amanda williamson 17 Nov 2015
    1 child losing a life is enough. A simple test is enough to prevent this heartache and pain