One of the most relevant tests that can be performed in the ninth month of pregnancy is the strep test. Specifically, this test that detects infections by group B streptococcus bacteria is performed between the 35th and 37th week of gestation.
The following are the main risk factors associated with streptococcal infection:
- History of previous group B strep infections during the same pregnancy.
- Urinary tract infections with the bacteria during pregnancy.
- Having had a baby with a group B strep infection in previous pregnancies.
Read the full article on: What Happens in the Ninth Month of Pregnancy? ( 43).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Victoria Moliner BSc, MSc (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 09/22/2023
