This is one of those tests that can feel a bit icky and remind you that yep, the process of growing a baby is at times, undignified.Some women choose not to have the GBS test and that is totally their right. Some women have the test and wonder later “what was that for?”This ep is 20 mins of power to help you be the full bottle on GBS testing so you can make some red hot decisions about your health care.If you like our style of pregnancy information then we have a free pregnancy quiz on our website www.growmybaby.com.au.If you have a question you want answered on a podcast then send us the topic  at info@growmybaby.com.auFirstly, what is GBS?GBS stands for Group B streptococcus and it is a bacteria that is normal to have in the vagina. About 20 percent of women will have GBS most of the time and it’s completely harmless, until it’s not.This podcast talks aboutWhat happens when GBS infection happens in labourThe stats on whether to treat or not treat if you have GBSWhat treatment is available for GBSWhat is involved in having the testWhen you may be more prone to having GBS sepsis + MOREAND in exciting news. The show has just hit 10,000 downloadsThanks for supporting us. What we would love you to do, if you haven’t already, is to subscribe (iTunes) or follow (spotify) and tell a friend.This really supports us to keep producing content and we are sure you have more questions! (Plus we are putting podcasting time down as ‘quality time’ #couplegoals ) LINKS Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_ Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Ask a question on the podcast:  Send a voice message to     GrowMyBaby Join the Grow My Baby Program