>Re: the case you described, have you checked out themother's diet? If she
>is ingesting dairy herself, that could be the problem. ALL dairy, + beef
>(same protein source)  Baby could have a very rare condition,
>breastfeeding-related colitis.  Usually, baby is not in pain, but parents
>freak when they see bloody or blood-tinged diapers.

Is Breastfeeding-related colitis a life-threatening illness.? Does it
persist beyond breastfeeding? Is there any danger to infant? Is it stopped
by mother stopping dairy and beef?

Kathleen

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Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC
Williston, Vermont USA
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