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strep b test

When they do strep b test what is the reason they do it? What are they checking for ?
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Mine is doing it at my next appointment, I will be 35 weeks.
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36 weeks I think??
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4981292 tn?1381256805
Oh I get it now. Wow do I feel stupid . Thank you ladies. at how many weeks do you have to be to get checked ?
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You can have strep b and not know it, which can be given to baby when they're born, and can be dangerous, but can be easily treated with antibiotics when your in labor if you know about it.
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They are looking for strep B. it can be transmitted during vaginal delivery of not treated with antibiotics before delivery.
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