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What's the test for and what does doc do to you?
No it doesnt hurt. All they do is pass the qtip looking thing on the skin on top. They dont even stick it in you. At least thats how they did.it to me
The test is a little uncomfortable (I mean it feels like they're swabbing your butt hole) but it's quick and easy.
Gbs is a bacteria any woman can have in andaround her vagina (not just pregnant women) that is typically harmless. On occasion a baby whose mama carries this bacteria can contact it and get very very sick, which is why must providers routinely test for it. If you test positive you'll missy likely be given iv antibiotics throughout labor to minimize the risk of baby getting sick.
Warning: the antibiotic stings really bad, especially when they first start a new bag. Use your breathing if this becomes necessary for you. Also antibiotics can lead to yeast infections, for you and baby. If you test positive, eat lots of yogurt to help reduce that risk. Yeast infection (in your vag) just after giving birth is probably excruciating! And you can get them on your nipples too, and your baby can get a yeast infection in his/her mouth. This can cause some problems with breastfeeding, especially if you've never breastfed before!
Gbs is a bacteria any woman can have in andaround her vagina (not just pregnant women) that is typically harmless. On occasion a baby whose mama carries this bacteria can contact it and get very very sick, which is why must providers routinely test for it. If you test positive you'll missy likely be given iv antibiotics throughout labor to minimize the risk of baby getting sick.
Warning: the antibiotic stings really bad, especially when they first start a new bag. Use your breathing if this becomes necessary for you. Also antibiotics can lead to yeast infections, for you and baby. If you test positive, eat lots of yogurt to help reduce that risk. Yeast infection (in your vag) just after giving birth is probably excruciating! And you can get them on your nipples too, and your baby can get a yeast infection in his/her mouth. This can cause some problems with breastfeeding, especially if you've never breastfed before!
It didn't hurt me at all, just felt very awkward and they did it plus checked for dilation and everything with me
It frea hurt I got it done last week he even put 2 fingers to check if the baby was head down already.
^^Yea that's exactly with they do with a long q-tip. If you have it i think they either give you medicine or shots just so you dont pass it to baby
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