Step B Swabs

[Bridg]

Hi all. Just wondering about Strep B Swabs. I have been doing some reading, and some text I came across said the results of the swab can change from when u get tested, til the time ur in labour.

With my pregnancy with the boys, I only made it to 34w 5d so never had the swab. My last MW appointment, she gave me a swab to bring home, do, and take back next Friday.

What Im wondering, is how many of u had the swab done?
What results did u get?
Did the results change?

I have been told by the OB that I will have a canula put in my hand when I go into hospital, so my theory was, dont do the swab and have the AB's in labour.

[visitor1]

Ive had 3 babies and was never tested once for strep B

[~Saram~]

yep never had the swab done and never had antibiotics either?? Always heard about it but was never offered and I never asked

[Muffy]

with DS i had the test at about 36 - 38 weeks? was positive so i had to have a drip while i was in labour. Its pretty bad if the baby contracts it! i would be asking your doctor!

DD i had it around the same time but was negative!

[Nicole S]

Hey Bridg, I had the test at 36 weeks and got the results this week which was Neg and my OB advised me that no shot required during birth.

[sweetpea678]

I have had 3 kids never did the swap and never had anitbiotics in labour either.