Does the group B strep test hurt?
On One Hand: Procedure overviewThe group B strep test involves the swabbing of a pregnant woman’s vagina and rectum during her 35th to 37th week of pregnancy. The swab is then sent to a laboratory for testing. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the test is quick and not painful.On the Other: No Evidence to Prove OtherwiseWhile the test may be uncomfortable to some women, the group B test should not be painful, according to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Bottom LineThe Group B test is important for the early detection of bacteria that may be passed to a newborn during childbirth.
