Can pregnant women use enema to defecate?

Suppository is a kind of medicine that can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. It is a very useful medicine for patients with slow gastrointestinal motility or constipation. So, can pregnant women use enema? What should pregnant women pay attention to when using enema? Let's study this problem scientifically together below.

Can pregnant women use enema?

Pregnant women can use enema, but they cannot use it frequently, as it can easily lead to dependence and affect the health of the fetus. It is okay for pregnant women to have suppositories once or twice when constipation is more serious, but to improve constipation, one should start with daily conditioning. Relying solely on suppositories is not a solution and cannot eradicate the problem. There are two common Chinese medicine preparations of enema, one is vaseline Chinese medicine preparation, and the other is mannitol and magnesium sulfate Chinese medicine preparation.

The two kinds of traditional Chinese medicine preparations have different ingredients, but the basic principles are basically the same. They all use a higher concentration of vaseline or sorbitol, that is, the hyperosmotic effect, which softens stool, stimulates the intestinal cavity, and reflexively causes a bowel movement. In addition, it has a lubricating effect, which can make stool easier to discharge. If expectant mothers use enema, it is recommended to use enema with vaseline herbal preparation, which is safer.

How can pregnant women improve constipation without using enema?

1. Start by going to the bathroom regularly in the morning. Drinking a spoonful of honey with warm water in the morning can not only treat and relieve constipation but also increase nutrition. After breakfast, the sigmoid colon is in a relatively active movement, which is convenient for defecation, so about an hour after breakfast is the best time to defecate. Don’t ignore the urge to urinate, and don’t endure the trouble of holding it in. It is very important not to squat on the toilet for too long, as this will increase abdominal pressure and make it difficult for fluid to flow back to the lower limbs. Note that it is best to use a sitting toilet to defecate. After defecation, use a squat-free butt wash basin to clean the vulva and anus, which is both hygienic and avoids squatting for a long time to increase abdominal pressure.

2. Pay attention to the drinking water method. Remember to drink more water every day, but also pay attention to the drinking water method, otherwise even if you drink water, it may not have any practical effect. If you drink water at a fixed time every day, you should drink in small sips, but not binge drinking, so that the water can reach the sigmoid colon as soon as possible, rather than being quickly absorbed into the blood by the stomach and intestines. In this way, the feces can become softer and easier to excrete from the body.

3. Moderate exercise: More exercise can improve gastrointestinal motility, sufficient sleep, a good mood, and reduced psychological stress are all good ways to relieve constipation. Insist on walking for 40 minutes every evening, and keep clapping while walking, stretching your arms as much as possible without exerting too much effort. Stretch out five fingers and clap your hands until your arms feel sore and your palms feel warm and slightly fragrant. Clapping can stimulate the acupuncture points on the palms, promote blood circulation, and dredge the meridians.

Before using enema, many pregnant women are worried that the drugs in the enema will have an impact on the fetus and the delivery of the child. In fact, the worries of pregnant women are unnecessary, because enema only works on the intestines and will not affect other parts of the body. Therefore, pregnant women can use it with confidence. Now you should know the answer to the question "Can pregnant women use enema?" I hope the above introduction can help everyone.