Mervs Mum

Just sneeking over from 2nd tri as I thought I might get more replies here....

Is anyone having Strep B testing??

Just wondered what your views are??

Thanks ladies!

x

psycholisa

Over here they do these tests as a matter of course. It´s a part of my next MW appointment in a week.

They do all the tests as a part of your "treatment" and general appointments, that in the UK you can choose whether to have or not, ie Downs scan, triple blood test, glucose blood test, Strep B swabs and blood tests.

Mervs Mum

Thanks Lisa - I dont think its standard in the UK. I'll ask my m/w next time I see her.

Ann-Marie

I thought they did it via a swab at the beginning...?? Not sure though

Jenelle

It is done close to the end, as the results are only good for about 5 weeks. I had mine done already and it came back neg, even though I am having a c-section and strep B wouldn't even be a concern in that case. All they do is swab the outer vaginal area and down to your bum, they never insert the swab... well not in my case, I guess some docs are different though. Its important to have done because if you are a carrier then it can be passed to your newborn. If you've got it they just give you an antibiotic while in labour.

Charliepops

I had it with DS and I was in the Uk then, I had to pay and send off for the test, you have do do the swab yourself (instructions included) and then send it back to the lab. Unfortunately they don´t carry it out in the UK as a matter of course, I don´t even think they do it if you ask for it!!! I think it´s very important because, although unlikely, if you´re a carrier then it can kill your baby if you pass it on during birth. Hope this helps hun XXX

Charliepops

I think the test is done between 34 - 37 weeks pregnant X

psycholisa

Yep, I think so. Having mine in 2 weeks so I´ll be 36 weeks by then. The MW said it´s a vaginal and an anal swab. Sounds lovely!!

Candyland

Yes, I agree there are plenty of other things I'd prefer to do, but it sure beats having a sick baby!

Ragirl

It's part of your normal workup here in the US- they don't even ask you if you want it. Got my results back yesterday and they were Negative!!! YAY!!!