do you have to be dilated for a membrane sweep?

[jschoch8]

also, does it hurt?

[Dolphin05]

Oh ok thank you. I have had two babies but was never told about that. So i wonder if i ever was hmmmm.

[Clysta]

GBS positive is testing positive for Group B Strep. It's a bacteria that's found in the birth canal and affects about 1 in 4 pregnancies. But it comes and goes, so you might have it with one pregnancy, but not with another.

[Dolphin05]

Well ive never had a sweep done because i went into labor with no issues. What is gbs positive though?

[Amanda999]

When i had it i was 1 cm dilated, but i don't know if they will do it if you haven't dilated. I had mine done at hospital.

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Yes you have to be dialated enough for the doctor to be able to get to the bag of waters..usually 1-2 cms at 1 cm they can sometimes stretch it enough to get to it.  Sometimes it's painful other times just uncomfortable it just depends.

[jschoch8]

i meant to say shouldnt :)

[Clysta]

Some will still do it. They just need to give you the antibiotics at labour. You would need to speak to your doctor and see what they think about it.

[nickieb85]

Should or shouldn't do it? I am gbs positive too and I am sure that I won't need one though because I always go into labor on my own (but this is also my 3rd baby).

[jschoch8]

i just read that if you are gbs positive you should do it - so i guess it wont be an option for me :(