You're right Trillian. I dont understand why they do it so long before labour. I had the swab done at 36 weeks and within hours after birth, my son became very very ill with Group B strep and was in NICU for a week. If they say you have it Cathie, id get the antibiotics because group B step in a bub can be very scary.
I tested positive with my last pregnancy. However, someone neglected to tell me the results and transfer them to my antenatal/delivery summary. I only found out when DS contracted late onset GSB at 3 & 5 weeks of age, almost losing his fight for life both times Every day I count my blessings that at the time he was already in the NICU. It happened all so quickly within a matter of a few short hours.
I had been receiving iv AB's but they were ceased 2 days before his birth. It wasn't until 30 mins before he was born that I received another dose. It was thought that he contracted late onset GSB from the bacteria that may have still been on his body from birth. Being a premmie, he was still in an isolette and was yet to have a bath.
But on the other hand, a friend tested positive and had no issues what so ever.
They do it so long before labour because he test takes 24 - 48 hours to come back and if the waited for labour bub would have been born by then. Also for the antibiotic cover they like at least one or two doses at least 4 hours prior to birth to ensure they have reached bub effectively.
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Every day I count my blessings that at the time he was already in the NICU. It happened all so quickly within a matter of a few short hours.
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