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At what appointment do they usually do the group b strep test? I have my 34 week appointment to day, and I need to find out if they'll be doing it or not so I can shave my legs in advance lol.
I am 36 weeks and they did mine when I went in to the dr. this morning.
They did one @ 30 weeks and will re test me again at 36 weeks why the two test I am not sure. But I was positive for it with my last pregnancy.
Momma of 4: Jazlyn (6), Jacquez (3), Jo'Nika (1), Jay'Dyn Ray (due 9-2-09). Proud Wifey to Do'Shan.
Quoting divamommao:
They did one @ 30 weeks and will re test me again at 36 weeks why the two test I am not sure. But I was positive for it with my last pregnancy.
They are probably doing the 2 tests because you were positive last time.
To OP...I would shave just incase... but I think it is at 36 wks most drs will do it.
I asked when I went in yesterday, and they said they'll be doing it next week at my 35 week appointment. With my first pregnancy I had it done at 36 weeks, but I'm with a new doctor this time. I also found out he's going out of town at the end of this month, so let's hope I don't go into early labor!
ok now i have a question... whats a group b strep test? i delivered my first child at 29 weeks so i never made it that far... and what do they do?
Quoting nickiturner04:
ok now i have a question... whats a group b strep test? i delivered my first child at 29 weeks so i never made it that far... and what do they do?
They swab the vagina and anus and do a culture to see if you are a carrier for Group B Strep (similar to the strain that causes Strep Throat). If the culture is positive, they will most likely give you antibiotics before or durring L&D.


Quoting ELFs_Mommy:
Quoting nickiturner04:
ok now i have a question... whats a group b strep test? i delivered my first child at 29 weeks so i never made it that far... and what do they do?
They swab the vagina and anus and do a culture to see if you are a carrier for Group B Strep (similar to the strain that causes Strep Throat). If the culture is positive, they will most likely give you antibiotics before or durring L&D.
Wow!! not looking forward to that one!!!
Quoting Chrissy9479:
Quoting ELFs_Mommy:
Quoting nickiturner04:
ok now i have a question... whats a group b strep test? i delivered my first child at 29 weeks so i never made it that far... and what do they do?
They swab the vagina and anus and do a culture to see if you are a carrier for Group B Strep (similar to the strain that causes Strep Throat). If the culture is positive, they will most likely give you antibiotics before or durring L&D.Wow!! not looking forward to that one!!!
Honestly, its not bad at all. Just a quick swipe with a cotton swab on the outside. I find the cervix checks much much worse!


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