What is gbs test during pregnancy?

Question

Im 35 weeks and my gynac wrote GBS test on my next visit slip. I honestly never heard of this one before, all my friends who delivered didnt mention it. Can someone explain what it actually is and why they do it so late?

Nutan Arumugam · Answer

Both my pregnancies they did this near the end. It takes 2 minutes, just a swab, no pain. Dont overthink it, its very common.

Esha Krishnan · Answer

Oh I havent reached that stage yet, im 22 weeks. Reading this now im a little nervous, did anyone feel discomfort during the swab?

Anupama Bhati · Answer

Same routine for me, it was over before I even noticed.

Muskan Oswal · Answer

GBS is the group B strep test, my gynac did it around 36 weeks with a swab. She explained its just to check if a certain bacteria is there so they can give antibiotics during labour if needed. Nothing scary, totally routine.

Zankhna Jog · Answer

I had this done before my C-section and it was such a minor thing in the middle of everything else. Honestly out of all the tests, this was the easiest one. Dont let it add to your worry list.

Nirmala Rajagopalan · Answer

Haan it is just routine na, mera bhi 36 week ke around hua tha. Bas ek swab, kuch nahi hota. Tension mat lo.