STREP B testing and results

[mandyb]

hey guys thanks for your thoughts , still in the waiting game and only 3 "official" days to go......
saw my midwife on friday who has now booked me for next tuesday ( 40 wks plus 5 days ) if she doenst see me b4! nobody else appears to go overdue so please dont let it be me, my patience, my back, and my pelvis doesnt want this to go on any longer, i feel as though i am never going into labour.
had a Strep B test redone today as i had one done 2 wks ago and it came back as inconclusive, anyone else any thoughts on strep b????????? as i was planning a homebirth with water .
please let me know your thoughts soonest, lots of love
mandyb
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[Cla]

Mm Mandy - now there's a thought. Of course with a homebirth I am presuming they can't give you the antibiotics you would have in hospital if it's found you're positive for Strep B? Or can they? Would check this with your midwife. If they can then great. If not, then I'd discuss the realities for Strep B with your midwife before making an informed choice.
It's my understanding that it's rare for anything to happen to the baby, but they suggest the antibiotics as a precaution. I've never really considered the possibility that the drugs may not be possible due to something as a homebirth so I don't know the numbers I'm afraid.
If the risks are v.minimal and your midwife reccomends, I'd stick with your plan. Ask what would happen though if the baby shows signs of being in danger due to Strep B. What do they do? How long will whatever they do take to take effect etc. This should all help in the decision making process.

Sorry that probably wasn't much help!!!! Best of luck!

Cla
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