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Standard STDs test during pregnancy

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pylonic · 01/01/2013 23:42

I recall blood tests being taken at both my pregnancies in the early stages, but can't remember if anynvaginal swabs were taken.

I'm just wondering if these including a screening for sexually transmitted diseases?

Does anyone know if STDs screens are part of the antenatal appointments in early stage pregnancy?

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ILoveSaladReallyIDo · 01/01/2013 23:44

I had a routine HIV (and maybe hepC??) blood test with no1, same time as 12 week scan. I'm pretty sure that I've only had Iron levels checked with no2 though

  • different GP surgeries/MW teams!
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Pontouf · 01/01/2013 23:47

Yes, with both my pregnancies I have been std checked as routine. Can't be certain of everything they tested but I know they checked for HIV, syphilis and clamydia. Possibly others as well. All were done with blood tests at booking in appointment at 10 weeks. No swabs taken Smile

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ILoveSaladReallyIDo · 01/01/2013 23:48

(no swabs with either)

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TeaDr1nker · 01/01/2013 23:48

National screening offers you HIV, rubella, Hep B and Syphillis, chlamydia screening offered if you are under 25. That's in the UK, also a Full Blood Count to check anaemia and a Group and Save to have your blood group on file. Vaginal swabs are not routine in the UK.

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