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Iberia Medical Center Is a Birth Ready Facility…Once Again

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Iberia Medical Center Is a Birth Ready Facility…Once Again

March 26, 2025

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Louisiana Perinatal Quality Collaborative (LaPQC) have once again named Iberia Medical Center as a Birth Ready hospital. This recognition is awarded to hospitals that have committed to quality improvement practices aimed at improving birth outcomes for mothers in Louisiana.


As a ‘Birth Ready’ facility, Iberia Medical Center is equipped to detect complications early on and improve outcomes for both mothers and babies. For over 60 years, Iberia Medical Center has delivered quality care to expecting mothers in the community. This recognition acknowledges evidence-based practices that contribute to the overall wellbeing of mothers and babies.


“This program recognition is important to not only the hospital, but the community as well. Our commitment to implementing policies and procedures that allow us to detect and treat conditions before they become life threatening is something we prioritize as the leading healthcare provider in the community” says Dionne Viator, CEO.


This award marks the third year in a row that Iberia Medical has achieved this recognition.

 

Group B Streptococcus and Pregnancy

Updated: Jul 23, 2024

July is Group B Streptococcus Awareness Month.


What is Group B Streptococcus?


Group B Streptococcus, GBS, is a common bacterium found in the body often carried in the intestines or lower genital tract. It is a type of bacteria that many people carry normally and can be passed to the fetus at the time of delivery. GBS can cause serious infection in some newborns. Many healthy adults who carry GBS have no signs or symptoms and will not be affected by the diagnosis. GBS should not be confused with Group A Streptococcus, the bacteria that causes “strep throat”.


Testing for Group B Strep


Testing for GBS is a quick and painless culture screening performed by your OB practice. At 35-37 weeks of pregnancy, medical professionals will use a large cotton swab to collect samples from the vagina and rectum. The sample will be sent off and results should come back within 1-3 days. Antibiotics are often given to women who carry the bacteria during labor to prevent newborn infection.


Have more questions about GBS? Ask your physician.


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