colic
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I was lucky to get to lean on the mothers on set and ask them questions like, “How does this feel when you’re breastfeeding? What is colic actually like? What are your hormones?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026
Children of mothers with untreated depression had a higher risk of developing digestive conditions, including nausea and vomiting, functional constipation, colic, and irritable bowel syndrome.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 17, 2026
The neighbor who tries to one-up your saga of seizures with a story about her son’s colic.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2024
Horses that can’t stand are at increased risk for complications such as pressure sores, colic and pneumonia.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2023
In addition, they can develop colic, a potentially fatal digestive crisis.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
My daughter had colics and my husband and I worked it out without any of these ridicules expensive whatever they are....
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2018
When I have headaches and colics I envy the scullerymaids.
From Great Catherine by Bernard Shaw
She was afflicted with long and severe colics and other pains, which she suffered with an admirable resignation and joy.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
Recurring colics of the type of impaction colic, but more severe, may lead one to suspect the existence of this condition.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
It comforts the stomach and strengthens the bowels, preventing all colics and fluxes.
From Choice Specimens of American Literature, and Literary Reader Being Selections from the Chief American Writers by Benj. N. Martin
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