I think the substance is likely the normal secretions of the Montgomery glands. Due to the piercing, there is likely a fistula and, I am just speculating, that the normal secretions collect there rather than get distributed naturally onto the surface. If she is very concerned and this could affect how she feels about bf, a culture could certainly be done and a pathology smear to see what the cells are. Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC Mississippi USA *********************************************** 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