We refused the test...they weren't interested in testing me, just my wife. Clearly they had a lot to gain from swabbing an admitted patient vs a non-admitted one. A manager called our room after the birth and threatened us over not having the test.
I had to have one last July to be induced. I was told I could go into labor naturally and refuse, but nobody would assure me that a) my husband would be allowed to be there and b) my baby would not be taken away from me if I refused. So, we decided to let them swab my brain a few days prior and have our baby in a controlled situation.
Never take the test.
Ever.
Except when must have cancer surgery and they won't do it unless you take the dumb test ( my situation).
o r pregnant and have to give birth 🙄 my husband said he won’t allow it to happen sooooo we will see how that goes
We refused the test...they weren't interested in testing me, just my wife. Clearly they had a lot to gain from swabbing an admitted patient vs a non-admitted one. A manager called our room after the birth and threatened us over not having the test.
What did they threaten you with?
I had to have one last July to be induced. I was told I could go into labor naturally and refuse, but nobody would assure me that a) my husband would be allowed to be there and b) my baby would not be taken away from me if I refused. So, we decided to let them swab my brain a few days prior and have our baby in a controlled situation.
Yes, if you don’t have a major health issues, get a midwife.