Kathy, you state that the baby had one, and ***one*** only, diaper with just 
two streaks of blook in it - and no recurrence. If it is a one-off, it would 
be sensible to discuss a "wait-and-see" approch with the mother. She could 
remind her doctor that that it is a one-off with no recurrence, or seek a 
second opinion.
I have sometimes had dyads referred to me by concerned GPs after the mother 
has been put on a strict exclusion diet for alleged "allergy" by someone 
else, with the her range of foods very limited. Sometimes there has been no 
credible evidence of allergy.  Exclusion diets, especially long-term ones, 
are not something to be undertaken lightly and if there seems to be a need, 
a second opinion and involvement of a nutritions/dietitian is warranted. 
Your client seems very motivated.
Virginia
in sunny Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

> On Oct 15, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Kathy wrote
>> I have a postpartum doula client who contacted me today
>> stating her pediatrician has informed my client she must
>> eliminate cow milk/eggs from her diet due to ***one*** diaper with two
>> streaks of blood in it (she found the blood today--there has been
>> no visible blood until today).  The baby was full-term and is currently
>> 7 weeks old.  Baby has been and continue to gain nicely.  The mother
>> also complains baby's "poops" are usually explosive and has, for
>> the most part, stools approximately 8x/day.  Other than streaks
>> of blood, stools sound to be normal.
[Kathy] was NOT concerned about the number of stools, consistency, color, 
etc.
>> Personally, in the 18 years I have been a ppdoula, I have seen a fair
>> number of moms attempt this elimination diet, and it's been my
>> observation most of these moms find this diet too stressful and
>> decide to switch to ABM.
>> Mom feels VERY STRONGLY about CONTINUING her bfeeding
>> relationship with her child.

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