GBS swab - what's the policy where you live?

[Karina]

The hospital I went to in Sydney just tested everyone regardless of their risk group.

[misty]

This time I haven't even been swabbed, and when I asked about it, I was informed that because I tested positive last pg, they just 'assume' that I am positive this pg as well. Not really happy with this, as I don't want antibiotics unless I need them - not that they were clear about whether or not I would be given antibiotics or not either. Then again I am not really happy with my hospital at all and won't be going back to this one if I ever decide to have another bubs.

[Early Kids]

You know I have no idea what Group B Strep even is!

I had swabs taken whilst pregnant with both boys, but only to check for amniotic fluid and to see if I was going into labour soon (Fetal Fibronectin).

Is it something done later in pregnancy? (Brendan was born 30+1 and Tristan 34+3)

[sassy123]

the doc i go to tests everyone i didnt know there was a choice to do it or not i thought it had to be done the way they said it to me

[Early Kids]

No test is compulsory, they can't make you do anything you dont want to.