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"Laurie Wheeler, RNC, MN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 3 Nov 1996 13:53:12 -0500
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<< a known physiological fact that eating and the resulting beginning of
 the process of digest stimulates the bowels; this is why babies often stool
 during the middle of a feed.  Many adults may notice that they have the urge
 to evacuate their bowels after eating as well >>
This is called the Gastrocolic reflex I think. Always seems to happen to me
after a large meal at a faraway restaurant and I'm on my way home in the car!
<g>
Laurie Wheeler

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