If I'm having a c-section, do I need to test for Strep B?

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lucysnowe · 02/08/2011 12:24

Title says it all really. Am I right in thinking that Strep B can only be transferred to baby through vaginal delivery?

Thanks!

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littlemisslozza · 02/08/2011 18:33

Yes, but if your waters were to break in advance of the c-section date then it would become relevant. That's what my consultant told me anyway.

BagofHolly · 02/08/2011 20:34

My cons said no, because in any event I was having a section.

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lucysnowe · 02/08/2011 22:05

Thanks guys! My c-section is not till 41 weeks so I am considering paying for teh test anyway...

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mrsrvc · 03/08/2011 10:45

Yes. I had an ELCS last time and it was put very clearly in notes that due to GBS baby should be on 4 hourly obs after the birth.
All fine thankfully.

moregranny · 03/08/2011 12:28

My daughter had an emcs, her waters had been broken by the midwife beforehand, the baby was given antibiotics for 3 days.

ShowOfHands · 03/08/2011 12:30

Have you had it before and fearing a repeat? Or are you thinking about paying for a private test?

I had an emcs and they worried about GBS but only because I'd had a premature rupture of membranes and dd was a bit 'grunty'.

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lucysnowe · 09/08/2011 17:35

No I haven't had it before but am feeling that I should do it, just for reassurance. :)

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