Group B Strep

From google it isn’t routinely offered unless you’ve had it before. So mention it at your next appointment. I’ve got it and have been tested for it but that was because my partner had a test before we found out I was pregnant and he has it. When I had my hospital appointment I told the doctor and asked for a test which they did for me. I’ve been told I need to go on antibiotics as soon as my waters break.

I was tested for it at my booking appointment and haven’t been tested since

Never been tested and asked midwives and was told they dont routinely test in the UK anymore as costs vs benefits apparently didnt add up. I was told id have to pay privately if I wanted it...

They don’t test for it in pregnancy anymore as it can develop at any time, meaning they’d have to constantly test you. My baby did have this when born and had to have antibiotics for 7 days. X