The first postpartum poo - tmi warning

ENI36

So I gave birth on Thursday and still have not had my first postpartum poo.  Lovely subject, right?  I have tried everything.  I took Milk of Magnesia a couple times and it gave me diarrhea so I guess it's not completely true that I haven't pooped.  It just doesn't clear the blockage that's been in there for days.  I've done stool softeners, laxatives, high fiber diet, water, apple juice, etc.  I feel so sick now that I can't even eat or drink.  I have a call in to my doctor so I'm waiting to hear back.

I am now thinking about a fleet enema.  Anyone have experience with enemas?  Are they safe while breastfeeding?  Did it work?  I hate the first postpartum poo.  It was easier after my first DS.  I am so done with having kids.

MissNikki007

The only thing that worked for me was a Fleet suppository. I would try those before an enema because, ew.

Helenahhandbasket

I have used both suppository and an enema (desperate times call for desperate measures).  Both were recommended to me by my OB in that first week PP, so I would assume they were/ are safe for bfing moms.

The suppository was "neater" but the enema worked faster.  Both poos were unsatisfying, though, but I had to get things moving.

ENI36

MissNikki007:

The only thing that worked for me was a Fleet suppository. I would try those before an enema because, ew.

Tried it, didn't work. 

ENI36

Helenahhandbasket:

I have used both suppository and an enema (desperate times call for desperate measures).  Both were recommended to me by my OB in that first week PP, so I would assume they were/ are safe for bfing moms.

The suppository was "neater" but the enema worked faster.  Both poos were unsatisfying, though, but I had to get things moving.

But the enema cleared you out completely though?  I know what you mean by unsatisfying. 

MissNikki007

ENI36:

MissNikki007:

The only thing that worked for me was a Fleet suppository. I would try those before an enema because, ew.

Tried it, didn't work. 

Well, shiit.

ENI36

MissNikki007:

ENI36:

MissNikki007:

The only thing that worked for me was a Fleet suppository. I would try those before an enema because, ew.

Tried it, didn't work. 

Well, shiit.

Funny!

LoveBeingAWife33008

If it came out, you might not have anything left in there.

ENI36

LoveBeingAWife33008:

If it came out, you might not have anything left in there.

Yeah, actually I think I realized there is just some pressure down there that makes it feel like I have to poo even though I don't.   

MesmrEwe

When I was in the hospital last year with the "Big C" before DS came, they gave me Magnesium Citrate and Let's just say pond water passed!!!  Most of the blockage came out but there was still some left so it needed to be followed for a while with the softeners...  I'd go that route before I'd go with an enema because it wasn't THAT bad to chug'a'lug when it was cold and on the rocks...  Just don't let yourself get too far away from the bathroom for a couple hours...

Daniellekrista

Magnesium citrate. It's on the bottom shelf of the laxatives. No cramps or anything. It turns everything in you to liquid. It's used before colon surgery. Works like a charm.

Make sure it's cold and use a straw.