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Enemas are currently vastly used in hospital care to avoid fecal detritus from interfering with delivery. They are done mainly for hospital staff comfort more than for the mother and the baby, and use chemicals with the nasty effect of mother dehydration.  And what the mother needs most once at this stage is liquid. Same old story…

Never the less, taking enemas during pregnancy and childbirth is indeed a very good idea, and an excellent way to relieve pain. A simple enema bulb is more than effective and only plain, gently warm water may be used; no soap, no chemicals, some people like to add salt if blood pressure is ok – I don’t.

The enema will actually relief pain and discomfort during pregnancy and can be done as often as wanted (I advise not to take more than one a day though), it won’t deteriorate the colon. Its action goes from lowering blood pressure to providing back pain and headache relief. It does give a fast feeling of general wellness and liberation and helps with common pregnancy constipation.

During birth, it not only provides the same comfort and pain relief for the mother, but it helps strengthen contractions and speed them up too.

And of course, the hygienic reason used in medicalised environment still stands out, but is very much dependant on the mother’s position: it is indeed an issue when the mother is lying on her back (gynecological position I can never stress enough not to adopt), it isn’t in a squat position where detritus is directed backwards and the baby is naturally being pushed forward.