Performing an enema at home
Home enema kits are available at the pharmacy. The procedure itself is easy to perform, although it may not be that simple for a pregnant woman due to the pregnancy belly. In the product leaflet you can find several recommended ways to administer the rectal solution and a detailed description of how to make the infusion to be effective. If a woman herself has a problem with doing such an enema at home, she can do it together with her partner or ask for it to be done in the hospital.
It is worth noting that sometimes the use of an enema may increase uterine contractions. Women giving birth again, if they so wish, should use it at the beginning of their systolic activity.
Glycerin suppositories as an alternative to an enema
An alternative to the enema can be glycerin suppositories. If your last bowel movement was a few days ago, they will definitely be a good solution. The application of suppositories is easy and the waiting time for the effect takes about 20-30 minutes. The action of suppositories is milder than that of enemas. Glycerin suppositories are available at a pharmacy without a prescription. Unused items from the packaging may be useful in the puerperium.
If the expectant mother is waiting for the delivery in the hospital or is preparing for induction of labor, she may raise the question of suppositories or enemas in the ward. The hospital staff should help the mother-to-be in this matter.
Shaving before giving birth
Shaving the intimate area before childbirth is also not necessary for delivery to take place, but most women use this to prepare their perineum for childbirth. It is worth remembering that epilation before birth is not necessary. A woman may choose to shave before giving birth, but only for her own comfort. If, for medical reasons, it is considered necessary by the hospital staff to shave the perineum before delivery, should obtain the patient's consent in advance.
In hospital wards, it is not recommended to use a disposable razor for shaving the perineum. Hospitals should be equipped with special clippers with disposable cutting blades. They are used to shorten the hair, not to shave it "to zero".
How to shave for childbirth?
If, however, the expectant mother decides to remove the hair herself, she can use several methods. How to shave for childbirth?
Shaving intimate places machine before childbirth
The first is shaving with a razor. Women who do not shave these areas on a daily basis or have sensitive skin should remember that shaving can be associated with skin irritation, nicks and folliculitis. These are unpleasant effects from improper shaving or skin sensitivity.
Medically, the perineum is better not to be shaved than irritated, and so is comfort. If the expectant mother wants to shave her perineum with a razor, she should remember a few rules so that shaving is like the most gentle and hygienic.
How to shave for childbirth? It is best to follow these rules:
- the razor should be new;
- before starting epilation, you can prepare the epidermis with a peeling;
- shaving is safer with the hair than against the grain;
- depilatory creams facilitate shaving and reduce irritation;
- care should be taken that the creams do not irritate the mucous membranes;
- after shaving, the perineum should be washed, removing the remnants of cosmetics;
- use a clean towel to wipe the freshly shaved crotch;
- after epilation is complete, you can use an aftershave cream to reduce the ingrowth of hair.
It is best to shave the crotch a few days before giving birthhowever, natural birth may not be so predictable. Your partner can help you shave your perineum if your pregnancy belly makes it difficult for a safe and close shave.
Epilation before childbirth in a beauty salon
Epilation before childbirth can also take place in a beauty salon. In pregnant women, it is not recommended to use laser or light hair removal due to the unexplored effect of these methods on pregnancy. Future mothers can use wax or sugar hair removal without fear. For depilation before childbirth and for all cosmetic treatments during pregnancy, it is best to choose a proven place where hair removal treatments take place in safe and hygienic conditions.
