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Strep B testing
Hi
I saw something on tv about Strep B the other day and I wondered if it's something that's tested for routinely on the NHS? My midwife hasn't mentioned anything about it but from what I saw the other day it's a very serious condition and can be fatal for your baby if not picked up and treated with antibiotics when your waters brake/an or you go into labour. Does anyone know anything about this condition?
Thanks
Serena
I saw something on tv about Strep B the other day and I wondered if it's something that's tested for routinely on the NHS? My midwife hasn't mentioned anything about it but from what I saw the other day it's a very serious condition and can be fatal for your baby if not picked up and treated with antibiotics when your waters brake/an or you go into labour. Does anyone know anything about this condition?
Thanks
Serena
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I think its disgusting, everyone should be tested!! I am lucky that they do it routinely in the US and that hubby and I have good insurance here.
I think you need to have swabs taken around 34-36 weeks xx
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In my area u get bloods taken at booking-in and at 28 weeks. I had to go to the hospital for my bloods as I had to have the anti-D injection as well and while I was there the hospital midwife asked me for a urine sample for group b strep. It isn't the same as the dip test the mw does at ur usual appointments, I think it has to be sent off to the lab.
But yes it is tested for routinely, just later on in pregnancy. I think some hospitals/mws do swabs for it as its a bacteria that is in the vagina (sorry tmi lol) the midwife said a urine test is much more effective.
Hope this helps
Philippa 30+1 xxx
Sorry Philippa, yes I meant Group B Strep. Thanks for your reply. I'll make a point of asking my midwife about it next time I see her. I think it could be another case of postcode lottery though! xxxx
I'm glad I ordered a private test (from Mum Stuff.co.uk) -
http://www.mumstuff.co.uk/acatalog/Group-B-Streptococcus-Screening-Test-Kit.html#aDL0001
The test is free to buy you just have to pay for your sample to be tested at the lab - ??32.00. It will be money well spent I think!
I can't believe the NHS test is only 50% accurate - that's terrible! xxxx
The item from this morning's 'This Morning'! xxxx
I also had to be put on antibiotics as a result of it which meant I had to stop bf after 5 days. so it's def worth paying to get it done
good luck with the rest of ur pregnancies