Please Help! Ive got bad luck!

[Sari1117]

I am 41 weeks and suppose to go in to get my cervix ripened this evening at 5. The only issue is that I'm pretty sure I ended up getting strep throat. My throat hurts pretty damn bad. Should I let my doctors know? Would they change the plans if I told them? I'm going to go get checked just to be sure but I'm gonna have to tell them why I'm taking antibiotics all of a sudden.

[wayfunmommy]

Definitely let your doctor know.

[Sari1117]

I don't think you gals understand. My cervix has nothing to do with my throat... What um saying is that I will be around other pregnant moms and potentially babies. Plus, if I end up having my baby tomorrow and I still have strep, could that be dangerous?

[RockRose]

You need to tell your doc you're taking antibiotics.  Sometimes,  they put moms on antibiotics when labor is induced.  They may want to do a strep test - it sounds like you haven't had one?  

[1NAMILLION]

You should definitely tell your doctors because the only thing they're going to do is give you the correct antibiotics that will serve a dual purpose to cure your strep throat and to get you prepped for cervix ripening/labor/induction. I think not divulging that your on antibiotics will cause more damage since they would possibly overtreat you with antibiotics and could lead to a dreadful and hard to get rid of case of c. Diff...believe me...I've been there and you dont want that...lol.

Best wishes, I hope that you feel better soon and congrats on a healthy and beautiful baby in advance.

[marijana19]

I dont think rippening your cervix has anything to do with your throat. But be sure to tell them anyway, just in case.