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couple of newb questions

Chickpea2010Chickpea2010
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So, my midwife only does things on an appt-by-appt basis - she doesn't really explain things to come. So, example, when I took my glucose tolerance test, I had no idea it was coming. Just walked into the office and was handed a drink. Also, she is due to have her own baby this week, so I start with the office's new midwife on Wed.

Therefore, I'm feeling just a little in the dark.

Will someone humor me and tell me - when do internals start again (if your dr does them)? And what is this GBS test that I keep hearing about/when is it done?

Thanks ladies!

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Re: couple of newb questions

  • mopsiemopsie member
    My first one is this week, at almost 36 weeks. (the GBS test AND my first internal)
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  • am369am369
    35/36 weeks is when they'll do the GBS test.  It's for Group Beta Strep (not strep throat) some women have it some don't.  My doctor's office tested my urine for it, if not they'll swab you for it.  36 weeks is when internals typically start if your doctor does them.
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  • smorzandojsmorzandoj member
    both were 36 weeks for me but I have heard some ladies say 38 for internals.
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  • Shandie_725Shandie_725 member
    GBS was done for me at my 36 week appointment. That's also, normally, when you start getting seen weekly. 

    Every OB is different on the internals - mine doesn't normally do them until you hit your due date. They say that it's not a good indicator of anything - you could be fully closed and in labor that night, or walking around dilated for weeks.
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  • Celtic EmberCeltic Ember member
    I was warned that internals would start at my 34 week appointment, I have no idea when they're planning on the GBS test. They might have done it when I was in L&D on Friday- they certainly tested everything else.
     

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  • CCRMSSCCRMSS

    GBS test was done at 37 weeks this time, but was supposed to be done at 36.  Internals i think normally dont start till 38, but i had one at 37 as well. 

    Make a list of questions and bring them to your appt.  Your midwife should be at the very least taking the time to answer your questions. 

    Also, my doctor's office gives out a packet of info on GBS, perineal massages, breastfeeding, circumcision, and signs of labor/when to call the doctor, etc.  I would ask your MW/nurse/doctor's office if they have something like that they can give you.

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  • Chickpea2010Chickpea2010
    Thanks everyone! Good to know!
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