Q: I'm 27 weeks pregnant and might have strep throat. Is it dangerous to wait until tomorrow for a doctor's appointment?

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Q: I'm 30 years old, 27 weeks along with my first baby, and feeling super anxious. 😟 I have a history of Hashimoto's, Gilbert's syndrome, and ADHD. This morning, my throat was scratchy and a little red. I chalked it up to allergies since they've been crazy. The soreness kind of came and went during the day, but now that it's nighttime, I checked again and I'm starting to see some white stuff on my tonsils. My right ear also has a weird tickle inside, and my nose is a bit runny (but the mucus is clear). The good news is, I don't have a fever, body aches, or any chills. I have a call into my primary care doctor to get a rapid strep test first thing in the morning. But now I'm panicking - did I wait too long? Could this be harming the baby? Should I forget my doctor and just go to the ER tonight? I also sent a message to my OB through the patient portal to let her know what's going on.

A: You are in a good plan. No fever is a good sign. Waiting until tomorrow for a strep test is generally fine, especially since you've already messaged your OB. Usually, even if it is strep, treatment or further tests can take a few days, so it's not like every second counts right now. Try not to stress too much (easier said than done, I know!). You're doing the right things for you and baby.

For extra peace of mind and clear guidance when tracking your child's symptoms, the FeverCoach app is always there to help.