GBS test...who's done it already?

Kimpyj · June 2011

At my last doctor's appointment I was told I would have to have a group B Strep test done at 35 weeks. Of those of you who have already had this test done, what's it like. I mean, is it very uncomfortable and what exactly does it consist of? TIA Smile

amberhoothoot · June 2011

It's nothing. Kinda like a pap smear. Like level 1 on the pain scale. No worries.

WhatJustHappened · June 2011

Me: "Doc, almost not worth taking my clothes off for"

Doc: "if you don't take your clothes off, I can't preform the test!"

I failed....well, came up positive, so I will have to have meds when I deliver???? I forgot to ask.

heather_09_15_07 · June 2011

They basically swab you with a qtip. No big deal.

dairygirl19 · June 2011

Yeah. It's done and over with a cotton swab before you even know what's going on. I chatted with the dr. about the weather during it. You won't hardly notice what he's doing. It takes like 2.5 seconds.

Emcat1980@yahoo.com · June 2011

You need IV penicillin (or clindamycin usually if you're PCN allergic) - minimum 2 doses, 4 hrs apart, during labor.

cookierlr1 · June 2011

katem3277:
WhatJustHappened:

Me: "Doc, almost not worth taking my clothes off for"

Doc: "if you don't take your clothes off, I can't preform the test!"

I failed....well, came up positive, so I will have to have meds when I deliver???? I forgot to ask.

I think they will give you antibiotics during delivery, but I could be totally wrong. Ask your doc at the next appt.

This is correct, they will be through and IV, no big deal at all. They might just tell you to take less time when deciding to go to the hospital so you make sure you get there in time to recieve them is all. I'm sure they will go over it with you : )

shockleyh · June 2011

cookierlr1:
katem3277:
WhatJustHappened:

Me: "Doc, almost not worth taking my clothes off for"

Doc: "if you don't take your clothes off, I can't preform the test!"

I failed....well, came up positive, so I will have to have meds when I deliver???? I forgot to ask.

I think they will give you antibiotics during delivery, but I could be totally wrong. Ask your doc at the next appt.

This is correct, they will be through and IV, no big deal at all. They might just tell you to take less time when deciding to go to the hospital so you make sure you get there in time to recieve them is all. I'm sure they will go over it with you : )

Yes, ask your doctor when you need to get to the hospital.. I was told as soon as my water breaks. Others have been told to just come once contractions reach a certain point, and even other have been told to just call when their water breaks. Surely your doctor will tell you which one you need to do.. from what I understand I'll just go when my water breaks & they'll administer IV antibiotics. I haven't been told what kind of antibiotics yet.

crabbypatty426 · June 2011

The internal exam she did after the GBS swab was about 100 times worse. Didn't even feel the swab.

Kimpyj · June 2011

Thanks, Ladies. This makes me feel much better about the whole thing. Just hoping it comes back negative. Fingers crossed. :-)

O2BaMom · June 2011

hocus:
They swab your vagina and rectum. It is painless and quick. I didn't really notice at all.

Yep, this. Just a heads up I had my first internal that day too since my dr was already down there. I was 34 weeks. My internals have never hurt or caused me spotting. GL!

baclyn02 · June 2011

hocus:
They swab your vagina and rectum. It is painless and quick. I didn't really notice at all.

This exactly.
I had my GBS test done at 33 weeks bc they think LO is coming early. The result is good for about 5 weeks and if she doesn't come by 38 weeks then I'll probably have to have the test done again. No biggie.