I was also wondering about a possible maternal source of blood. I recently saw a sample of milk from a Mom with raw looking nipples, when she pumped the milk looked like pure blood. However, I imagine this could impact the color of the stool if ingested. Ellen Ellen Rubin, MA, IBCLC, LLLL *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome