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1/15/2009
12:37 am |
I am 39 weeks pregnant with my first. I would like to try and avoid pooping on the delivery table. I'm a little nervous about the idea of taking a Fleet Enema is it possible to take a glycerine suppository or an oral laxative instead? |
1/15/2009
9:21 am
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Dear One, passing a stool in the second stage of labor (pushing) is actually ideal because it is activating the same muscles to push out your baby. That being said, one wants to be mindful of not having too much fecal matter in the lower intestines so that the baby's head can descend down without any blocking. You may want to use food choices, such as soaked raw almonds and herbal teas to help keep your body cleansed. The other matter in your email that needs attention is delivering 'on the table.' That is a very antiquated experience/view of birth. Oneof the most important evidence based research findings su.... Read More  |
1/20/2009
12:59 am
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If you go to www.Lamaze.org and check under 'six care practices that support normal birth' you will .... Read More |
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