“Fainting after a postpartum bowel movement is an example of a ‘vasovagal episode’ or ‘reflex syncope,’” according to Dr. Jacobson. “Physiologically, this is due to failure in the auto-regulation of blood pressure, and ultimately, a drop in cerebral perfusion pressure resulting in a transient loss of consciousness.” So basically, the lack of blood flow to …
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