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Prenatal checkup: week 35

Prenatal visits

Prenatal checkup: week 35

From week 35, your doctor may also check your cervix to see if it’s dilating already and check if you can give natural birth. In addition, the doctor will perform a Strep B Test. 

The doctor will swab your vagina and rectum to screen for bacteria called Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Note that this bacteria affects around 25% of all women. For women, it is harmless, but for newborns, it can be harmful. 

If a woman tests positive, the chances that it harms her baby is only 1 in 200. Due to the low risk, many hospitals might not offer this as a standard procedure. However, as there is a real risk for the baby, which can be avoided with a simple medication during delivery, women are advised to do the test.

What to expect:

What to ask:

  1. When will I get the results of the strep test?
  2. What treatment do I need to take if it’s positive?
  3. Are there any hospital forms I need to fill out now?
  4. What are my chances of needing a c-section, and how can I avoid it if I want to have a vaginal birth?
  5. If I’m having a boy, what are the pros and cons of circumcision?

Verified:

Dr. Wanwadee Sapmee Panyakat (OB-GYN) (1 September 2021)

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