During pregnancy, many examination items need to be done, and GBS screening is one of the examination items. This examination can detect whether the pregnant woman is infected with Group B streptococcus. If infected, it should be treated quickly, otherwise it may affect the fetus. Therefore, GBS screening is also an important examination item. So, is GBS screening uncomfortable?
GBS screening is generally not very uncomfortable, mainly by taking some vaginal discharge from pregnant women and checking for the presence of Group B streptococcus in their vaginal discharge. If Group B streptococcus is detected, prompt treatment is needed. The process of this examination is relatively simple, usually without pain, but pregnant women have different constitutions, so some pregnant women may experience slight discomfort in their lower body during GBS screening, but it is only a slight discomfort and will not be too obvious.
Most women have group B streptococcus in their bodies, and if the baby is born naturally, they may be infected with group B streptococcus through the vagina. Once the baby is infected with group B streptococcus, it can affect their health, easily leading to pneumonia, sepsis, and even endangering their life. Therefore, it is best for pregnant women to check if they are infected with Group B streptococcus during pregnancy, so that they can be detected early and receive treatment as soon as possible, effectively avoiding infecting the baby.
