When some babies are born, they require suctioning to clear the throat and stomach. Apparently, this procedure may lead to oversensitivity to intestinal upsets and functional disturbance in childhood and adolescence, according to a new study. Dr. K. J. S. Anand, from the Arkansas Children’s Hospital, in Little Rock, and colleagues in Sweden came up with the idea that “noxious” stimulation at birth may increase the long-term risk of developing mind-body disorders in later life.
