Meggie, The substance is likely smegma produced by cells sloughing off the fistula left by the piercing. I have several "old" piercings that do this. I can't imagine any harm to the baby. Lee-Ann Grenier *********************************************** 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