Signs of GBS After Birth

BEHAVIOR

TEMPERATURE

Marked irritability, projectile vomiting, reacting as if skin is tender when touched, not moving an arm or leg, listless, floppy, blank stare, body stiffening, uncontrollable jerking

Fever or low or unstable temperature, hands and feet may still feel cold even with a fever

Signs of GBSInfection

in babies

EATING AND SLEEPING

SOUNDS

High-pitched cry, shrill moaning, whimpering, constant grunting as if constipated

Feeding poorly, refusing to eat, not waking for feedings, sleeping too much, difficulty being aroused