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Subject: Re: enema and labor Author: Charlene [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: Monday, June 04, 2012, 07:45: pm In reply to: Nancy 's message, "Re: enema and labor" on Saturday, May 26, 2012, 03:51: pm Yes,the large soap water enemas are uncomfortable, but when all is said & done the mother fares better. The very large enemas are only given in very early labor. This will give enough time for the bowels to expel all the liquid. 1. If the intestines are clear, mother will be willing to push with the appropriate muscles to release baby. She will not have to worry about pooping everywhere. 2. The OB's , both male & female prefer to have the mom to be enemaed with large SSE. 3. These large soap water enemas also hydrate the mother to be. 4. After a good enema, it will take the bowel 3 -4 days to be ready to poop again. This will allow mom's soreness to subside [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: enema and labor Author: helene [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 01:58: pm I couldn't agree more! As a retired nurse who have hundreds of pre-delivery enemas, you are absolutely correct. However, Besides the physical benefits of the good cleansing enema, there was a psychological benefit as well. After "Mom" was shaved and had taken her enema, she was far less fearful of soiling herself and focused on the instructions during labor and delivery. My approach was calm and matter-of-fact while administering the enema and as many times as I heard "Stop, I can't take any more," the truth is the bag was emptied and retained to provide a thorough cleansing. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: enema and labor Author: Sarah's daughter [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: Monday, September 03, 2012, 05:02: pm Large enemas arent used in Germany, but usually 3/4 - 1 litre. Soap isnt used either as irritated bowels after birth arent useful. German young ladies today can decide if an enema is given, and I think most but surely not all take the enema. It somewhat depends on the hospital - in some hospitals moms are asked if they want an enema, in others they have to ask for it. But all can refuse the enema, and I never heard of moms who didnt get an enema if they wanred it and there was no medical reason against (e.g. too late). Husbands or grandmothers-to-be sometimes give the enema instead of a nurse or midwife if the mom desires this. Enemaed hugs Little Helen [ Post a Reply to This Message ]