Dear Heather The Mater Epidemiology unit are doing an evidence based project on GBS in term babies (unknown - I think because they do not sceen but use risk factors to determine who to treat). Vicki Flenady cna be contacted on 07 38401591 or James King on 07 38401583. I have some concerns about this whole issue because I see much of the problem comes about because of VE's - after all mico-organisms can't walk and they are trasmitted from the lower reporductive tract to infect the baby through VE's (no VE's in labour! - gosh how could we effectviely use the partogram?) Margie Duff in NZ is dong her PhD on a behavioural assessment tool which may in the future help midwives asssess a woman's progress in labour without doing VE's - sounds like the way to go to me but I am digressing. Hope this helps. Regards Jenny -- Jenny Gamble 50 Greenmount Avenue Brisbane Independent Midwives Holland Park Ph +61 (7) 3397 5624 Brisbane, Australia Q4121 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
