The expectation and birth of a child is always a joy for parents. Of course, there are unpleasant moments that upset a woman. This is a mandatory procedure - an enema for a girl before childbirth. For many women, it causes fear and panic. What is it for?
Enema before delivery
First of all, the girl is given an enema for hygienic reasons. Before birth, she has many advantages. The child moves easier along the birth canal and this stimulates the birth process. The baby’s head before birth drops into the birth canal and squeezes the intestines. During childbirth, many women are simply afraid to push hard so that there is no embarrassment, since at this moment bowel movement always occurs. This is an unpleasant process for a woman in labor and for doctors. An enema is given to a girl at the very beginning of childbirth, since a full intestine significantly increases pain during contractions. After childbirth and cesarean section, thanks to this procedure, a woman will not have to strain when going to the toilet, and, accordingly, the postpartum period will be much easier. But if the cervix is already open enough, then an enema is forbidden to avoid childbirth in the toilet.
How is an enema done?
Warm water is taken, which is introduced into the rectum with the help of a "pear" or other device. This procedure is done lying on the left side with bent knees. A feeling of full intestines appears. At this moment, you need to breathe deeply and completely relax. When all the liquid has already been introduced (1.5-2 liters), you must immediately go to the toilet. Often an enema is given to a girl even after childbirth or a cesarean section, since after the baby is born in the woman’s body , intestinal motility worsens and constipation occurs.
Constipation after a recent birth
After the birth of the baby, the woman’s uterus gradually decreases, and the intestines adapt to a new state. It takes about a week, then it starts working as before. But in the last month of pregnancy, the woman’s intestines are very tight. This impedes the passage of food and constipation occurs. Until the intestines have recovered from childbirth, it is extremely difficult for a woman to go to the toilet. You can’t squeeze, because there is a threat of seam rupture. In this case, the enema is simply necessary for the girls. And there’s nothing wrong with that. It will help to establish intestinal motility, a woman will not suffer from pain and discomfort in the abdomen.
Avoid constipation
After childbirth, it is necessary to establish nutrition and daily routine, and this should be done as soon as possible. Eat 5-6 times a day and in small portions. It is also necessary to reduce the consumption of flour, spicy, smoked products, strong coffee and tea. There are many fresh fruits and vegetables, cottage cheese, dairy products and juices. Laxative effect is provided by prunes, beets, plums. If you establish proper nutrition, then the girl will no longer need an enema. And of course, after childbirth, rest is very important.
In European countries, enemas before childbirth have long been abandoned. Now, in our maternity hospitals, instead of a similar procedure, they offer laxative suppositories or pills. But still, doctors believe that a laxative does not cleanse the intestines like an enema. Of course, this is an unpleasant procedure, but very effective. Sometimes constipation can be a hereditary problem. In this case, you need to contact a gastroenterologist and undergo an examination, as this can be a serious problem during pregnancy. Remember that a healthy mom is a healthy baby. There is nothing more beautiful in the world than taking your newly born baby for the first time in your arms.