Do you have to give a stool sample when you're pregnant?

Question

A friend of mine told me she had to have a stool sample while she was pregnant. I just found out I am pregnant about a week ago, and am wondering if this is a normal test that most doctors perform, or is it only done if given a reason (ie. loose stools, etc.). For you moms out there, did you have to have one?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

aim 32 weeks pregnant now.i was find out bye urine sample test is good way..

Answer 3

well im pregnant with my 3rd and never had to do that and i dont know anyone whos had to either, xx

Answer 4

No it's not a routine pregnancy test. They do ask for a urine sample every appointment tho.

Answer 5

not that I know of unless you have blood in your stool.  

Answer 6

They do a ton of tests to make sure the baby and you are doing fine, but not that kind! You do have to give a urine sample each appointment though to make sure everything is ok so they are on top of things. I have 3 kids and never had a test like that before, I think your friend might have either had blood in her stools and they looked at it or she is BSing you!

Answer 7

No, Ive never had to have one...my sister is with me and I asked her (she has 4 kids) and she has never had one either. I agree with the first answer that it is not a routine test and you should not have one unless there is a specific problem...congrats on your pregnancy!

Answer 8

I have four kids and am pregnant with my 5th (due in 9 days!) and have NEVER had to do this test!

Answer 9

ive never had to do this, nor have i heard of it being preformed regularly. urine samples are taken at every appointment though and a few blood samples are taken throughout the pregnancy

Answer 10

I've never heard of that. No I havn't had it done and never met someone who has.

Answer 11

no.. thats weird...

maybe shes high risk...