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 WeNatal.com/Birthinginstincts for a free magnesium with any subscription order, or wenatal.com/birthinginstinctswnp for the new Protein + offer. Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com and use the code BI50 for 50% off the first three months of your monthly subscription. Restorative Roots | Go to restorativeroots.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS to get $20 off Girls Who Know | Go to girlswhoknow.com and use code INSTINCTS for 15% off Connect with Dr. Stu and Blyss Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast Instagram: @birthinginstincts/@birthingblyss Website: birthinginstincts.com/birthingblyss.com Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands