There are a few different times when you may be tested for STDs while pregnant. The first is at your initial prenatal visit. Your provider will likely do a urine test and swab to check for common STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea. If you have any risk factors for other STDs, like HIV or syphilis, your provider may also recommend additional testing.
You may also be tested again later in pregnancy, usually around the third trimester. This is because some STDs can cause problems during pregnancy, like preterm labor or low birth weight. If you have any new symptoms or concerns, your provider may also do additional testing at this time.
It’s important to remember that many STDs don’t have any symptoms, so getting tested is the only way to know for sure if you have one. If you do have an STD, it’s important to get treated before you give birth. This will help protect your baby from getting the infection during delivery.