PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Group B Strep

Re: Group B Strep

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 30 May 2000 11:57:48 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 30 May 2000, Midge wrote: >
>I looked in the archives and on the "Group B Strep" website but didn't
>find an answer to my particular question.
>
>I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and at my last check-up asked my OB
>about Group B Strep. He told me he doesn't normally culture his
>patients unless they have certain risks such as previous baby born with
>GBS, fever in labor, premature rupture of the membranes, etc.
>
>My question is: Should I ask for a culture even though I don't fit the
>criteria? Do most OB's test all their pregnant patients at 36 wks. or
>is it common to just test those that are at risk?
>
>I have another appointment on June 6th and want to approach him again
>with this as I'm uneasy about the risk of having a baby contract this
>disease.
>
>Thanks in advance :-)
>
>--
>Midge
>

There are 2 CDC protocols for this problem, and practitioners are split on which they use. I happen to agree with the protocol that your doctor uses, but I am happy to culture anyone that requests it, and understands the ramifications of a positive (or negative) test, and I bet that your doctor will too.

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