Im 35 weeks pregnant im due December 23, the reason why i ask is because i dont beleive ive had this test done, which i dont understand why because it should of been done in tne beging. I guess i never questioned it because the docter never mentioned it but now im woried because what if i have one of theses infections and i have a vaginal birth and the docters wouldnt know to treat my baby for infection of the eyes??? I have not yet asked my doc if i hade this test already all i remember was him doing a pap test. So is it too late to have this test done???
2007-11-26 05:19:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
He probably did a test when he did your pap (I think that's pretty standard everywhere), but ask him to be sure. It's not too late to get it done.
I noticed someone said there is no cure - that's not true. Both of those diseases can be cured with antibiotics.
2007-11-26 05:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by ciela109 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what state you live in, they may be done automaticlly with the pap that you already had. I'm in MI and I know that's how it was here. Around 35-36 weeks, you should have a vaginal swab done for the Group B Strep infection. If you test positive for that, then you have to have anitbiotics during delivery. I don't know if it's too late to have the test done if it hasnt been done already, call up your dr and ask, that's why they make the big bucks!!! Good Luck!!
2007-11-26 13:27:11 · answer #2 · answered by sassycarmichael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not too late. The problem is... if you turn up positive, there won't be a lot you can do about for yourself. They will give you some drugs, but there is no cure. As for your baby, you could op for a C section which would reduce the baby's risk.
Also, it isn't the doctor's responsibility to do these checks without a request or reason to (such as you've told him you've had multiple partners or unprotected sex).
But, yes, I'd get one done. And good luck.
2007-11-26 13:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to talk to your doctor because normally those tests are done at the beginning with other blood work. They may have been done and you didnt know!
2007-11-26 15:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by alhartley01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, its not to late because whatever happens they can still give you antibiotics even at the hospital before the baby is born. Dont worry everything will be ok.
2007-11-26 13:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by rosa g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you had your first OB visit they should have tested you for all stds including HPV and AIDS...I would ask your doctor if these tests were done and if not tell him you want them done before the baby is born.
2007-11-26 13:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Notagain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen it is never to late. when you are pregnant that is the first thing they are going to check for. the reason the will check you for that is becausre you can harm the baby with these stds.. i hope i was of help sweetie.
2007-11-26 13:27:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and generally they check for that when you have your pg pap
2007-11-26 13:23:03 · answer #8 · answered by flowerchildofthecorn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when he did the pap he tested you.
2007-11-26 13:23:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not too late.
2007-11-26 13:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by Elana 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋