Laurie,

       Green stools accompanied by mucus type discharge and/or blood streaks
are often a sign of lactose intolerance.  There was a wonderful seminar about
lactose intolerance at the last ILCA Conference.  I highly recommend getting
the tape.

Debbie Albert, Ph.D., IBCLC
Tampa Lactation Counseling
Tampa, FL

In a message dated 9/20/02 12:04:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Date:    Fri, 20 Sep 2002 03:27:49 +0000
> From:    laurie wheeler <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: green stools
>
> i was just reading some notes from a chloe fisher lecture. even with an
> older baby she states (i beleive) that you would be surprised at the many
> cases of poor attachment at breast. so...fix the latch, finish first side
> first, then the oversupply management options. but if the baby is thriving
> and just has green stools - ignore.
>
> Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN
> New Orleans Louisiana, s.e. USA


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