Vaginal and rectal swab?

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At my 36 week appointment in 2 weeks I have to get swabbed vaginally and rectaly. I knew they swabbed vaginally but why rectal???

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Group B strep. I did the swab myself and went from the v of the vagina across the rectum and that was it. If you test positive you have to be on antibiotics during delivery.

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I had it done too. It didn’t bother me at all and hardly felt it. It’s just to test for strep b to see if you need antibiotics when in labor.

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Strep B. How to test.

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im getting it next week..the weird part is u have to put inside ur vagina and then straight to the outside part of rectum 😅

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Just had mine done at 36 weeks. They did mine internally and externally. I’m a first time mom. I will say it hurt pretty bad. I bled after and had burning when urinating. Just a heads up. But, others have said their doctors have only done it externally or that they were able to do it themselves. Good luck! I guess it just depends on your OBGYN. :)

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You won't even feel it. It's not an internal swab they just swab the outside takes about 2 seconds

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They don’t have to swab both honestly. My group b strep swab is only going to be vaginal.

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GBS swab because the bacteria lives in those two areas, i literally barely felt them touch me at all. i tested positive twice & had to have antibiotics during labor. its better to know & get the medicine than risk your childs health 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Group b strep

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I did it ! but I tested positive so now I would need antibiotics when I go into labor so that my son would be okay .

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