group b strep test

[tmacdub06]

I'm a ftm 36 wks and 1 day and I heard them talking about doing a group b strep test at  my next appointment.....does this hurt and how is it done?

[beautifulnelle]

Simple vaginal/anal swab. Just basically on outside areas. Nothing painful. Quite easy.

[KatieDallas36]

I just had that test done, today. It was nothing to be concerned about. Swab felt kinda scratchy. He swabbed in my vagina and a little on the outside. No big deal.

[ANNMARIE93]

Had it done today, took like 3 seconds lol jus felt akward that's all :)

[tmacdub06]

Thank you!

[thatsmyname]

Just so you know, do NOT research this on the Internet if you test positive. You will be left horrified. I tested positive with my previous 2 and am assuming I will this time as well. The first time I researched and was so terrified but it's not nearly as horrible as it sounds. Once your water breaks you just need antibiotics. With my first, my water broke at home and they just gave me an Iv right away.... it's a lot more common than I thought and not nearly as scary...

[tmacdub06]

Thanks ladies.....I'm so nervous about everything lol

[abbb01]

Its a super fast swab and if u test positive they just give u some antibiotics during the birth

[chellbell1988]

When mine was done I didn't feel it

[snowysarafina]

She barely swabs inside for like a second. You'll be okay, hun! :)

Ah pregnancy is so wonderfully invasive :)

[Geesha]

Its just a vaginal swab. Its just uncomfortable. It dont hurt.