The patient must present with a full bladder. 1  2hrs prior to the appointment, the patient should empty their bladder. 2  Over the next hour they should drink at least 1 litre of water. This allows time for the water to reach the bladder. 3  Do not go to the toilet until instructed by the Sonographer.
It is important to get the Rhogam shot if you are a negative blood type and your significant other is a postive. Negatuve blood type is a recessive trait, therefore its highly likely your baby will have a postivie blood type. A negative blood type means your blood cells lack a protien coating.
If your baby tests positive for group B strep, he or she will be given intravenous (IV) antibiotics to destroy the bacteria. In some cases, IV fluids, oxygen or other medications, depending on your baby's condition, may be needed as well. Antibiotics are effective treatment for group B strep infection in adults. The choice of antibiotic depends on the location and extent of the infection and your specific circumstances. If you're pregnant and develop complications due to group B strep, you'll be given oral antibiotics, usually penicillin or cephalexin, which are safe to take during pregnancy.