Dear Kate, good info on Beta strep. Debi could also check the guidelines in the new "Red Book" (not Tom's), but the report from AAP's committee of infectious diseases. This dr seems to be going above and beyond the "community standards" of care for mom and baby with possible strep. That in itself is an argument to use against his proposed policy. Sticking to the community standard is the best way for a hospital to operate that doesn't want to be sued. Sincerely, Pat in SNJ *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html