Question
I was planning to save my child’s umbilical cord blood, but today the person who collected the cord blood called and said that one of the tests on the cord blood was positive, and it was a positive vaginal bacteria test. What is a vaginal bacteria, and does it affect the child’s health? I’m very worried, could you please give me an explanation?
Answer
Vaginal bacteria refer to a bacteremia in pregnant women. Bacteria can pass through the placenta to infect the fetus. If disinfection is not strict during procedures like amniocentesis, it can also lead to fetal infection. Alternatively, if disinfection is not strict during labor. When the fetus passes through the birth canal, it can be infected by bacteria. The birth canal consists of two parts: the bony pelvis (true pelvis) and the soft pelvis (the curved canal formed by the lower segment of the uterus, cervix, vagina, and soft tissues of the pelvic floor). It’s just that a strong constitution may not lead to illness. Generally, there is no need to worry. As long as both mother and child are healthy, there is generally no problem. Please rest assured.