Tuesday, July 14, 2009

In NY...Does your OB/GYN test you for Hepatitis C when you are Pregnant?

I know they test you for HIV, but does anyone know if they automatically test you for Hep C?

In NY...Does your OB/GYN test you for Hepatitis C when you are Pregnant?
No they don't. They test for syphilis, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, chlamydia, and HIV.
Reply:i have a 2 yr old so i was tested for chlymadia, then i have just been tested for it and it came back positive, is this somthing that can lay dormant and not show up on that pregnant screening.Or does it always show up Report It

Reply:no not really but you could ask for that test i havent heard of that kind of testing for pregnancy
Reply:I think so, but double check with the OB to be sure.
Reply:pretty sure but u can ask
Reply:dunno
Reply:doctors normally check you for everything when you are pregnant...good luck


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