Why do women in the States get it as part of routine, but women in England don't? Is it more common in the States? Should I think of getting one? I know the NHS doesn't cover it, so is it something that I need?
I'm from the states, so not much help. Except to say I think the states tend to be way to invasive. Although it is standard in hospitals here to do it, I don't know anyone having a home birth who had the strep B done...so I suspect it's a way for the hospital docs to make more money
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I'm from Northumberland and had a test done last week - getting results tomorrow. I had one done as I thought I had an infection and the doc mentioned it as a possibility so decided to swab and test for it xx
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In Canada it's standard procedure. I had it done at about 34 weeks, they do a vaginal & rectal swab which doesn't hurt at all. I would definately get the test done if I were you as there are risks to harm your baby if you test positive.
I am having a homebirth and my MW did a Strep B on me last week. I didn't mind at all, I would rather have the swab and be negative, then not know.
Oh and it probably is more common in the US because of how litigious our culture has become.
Samantha, if you are positive for Strep B, what will the midwife do during your labor? I don't want to be bothered with an IV if I am positive since I am forced to be in a hospital.
I had it done when I went into hospital with a threatened miscarriage, they didnt tell me thats what they were swabbing for and no one told me I had it until I saw a remark in my notes about it. Then I Googled it and scared myself silly!
Samantha, if you are positive for Strep B, what will the midwife do during your labor? I don't want to be bothered with an IV if I am positive since I am forced to be in a hospital.
If I remember correctly she said that she sets up the IV needle, tapes it down and all, and every so often during labor would administer the needed antibiotics. That way I am not strapped to an IV the whole time.
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