Re: Normally battle terrible constipation and now I'm pregnant
Consider taking a small saline solution cleansing enema to see if this helps bring some relief. Start out with 1 or 2 pints of filtered or bottled water a few degrees above body temperature (100-103F), and hang the bag no higher than 1 1/2 to 2 ft above your hips. Make sure you are lying down in a relaxed comfortable position, and arrange the shutoff on the tubing so you can rest your hand on it and stop and restart the inflow as often as desired.
Contrary to much of the conventional wisdom, a small warm enema introduced slowly is not generally uncomfortable, and won't stimulate premature labor. When enemas are given to assist in inducing labor just prior to delivery, they are usually administered rapidly with a full bag of very warm soapsuds solution held several feet above the patient.
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Consider taking a small saline solution cleansing enema to see if this helps bring some relief. Start out with 1 or 2 pints a few degrees above body temperature (100-103F), and hang the bag no higher than 1 1/2 to 2 ft above your hips. Make sure you are lying down in a relaxed comfortable position, and position the shutoff on the tubing so you can rest your hand on it and stop and restart the inflow as often as desired.
Contrary to much of the conventional wisdom, a small warm enema introduced slowly won't stimulate premature labor. When enemas are given to assist in inducing labor just prior to delivery, they are usually administered rapidly with a full bag of soapsuds solution held high above the patient.