It is a well known fact that breastfeeding is best source of nutrition for infants. Breast milk provides minerals, vitamins and antibodies in most acceptable format when they need it. Nutrition taken by mother passes to breast-milk and same thing applies to medicines taken by mothers. Not all drugs cause problem for baby but some do. Lets analyze if Saline Enema Enema is safe for baby while breastfed.
What is Saline Enema Enema used for?
For relief of occasional constipation When using this product Do not exceed recommended dose unless directed by a doctor. Serious side effects may occur from excess dosage. Do not use more than three days. Use of this product: CAUTION: REMOVE GREEN PROTECTIVE SHIELD BEFORE INSERTING Hold bottle upright, grasping bottle cap with fingers. Grasp protective shield with other hand and pull gently to remove. Positioning Left-side position: Lie on left side with knees bent and arms at rest. (see diagram on box) Knee-chest position: Kneel, then lower headand chest forward until left side of face is resting on surface. Position arms comfortably. (see diagram on box) Administering Enema With steady pressure, gently insert enema with tip pointing toward navel. Squeeze bottle until recommended dose is expelled ( it is not necessary to empty unit completely. Bottle contains more liquid than needed for effective use. A small amount of liquid will remain in bottle after squeezing). Remove tip from rectum. Stop using if tip is hard to insert. Forcing the tip into the rectum can cause injury (especially if you have hemorrhoids). If enema tip causes rectal bleeding or pain, get immediate medical care. Maintain position until urge to evacuate is strong (usually 1 to 5 minutes). If no urge is felt after 5 minutes of using, try to empty bowel. Call a doctor promptly if no liquid comes out of the rectum after 30 minutes because dehydration could occur.
Brief: Uses: Gentle relief of occasional constipation
Is Saline Enema Enema usage safe while breastfeeding? If a lactating mother is using it can there be any effect on growth or development of infant?
There are 2 main ingredients of Saline Enema Enema, Sodium phosphate, dibasic and Sodium phosphate, monobasic. One by one we have analyzed both Sodium phosphate, dibasic and Sodium phosphate, monobasic for its impact on breastfeeding and based on our analysis we can conclude that Saline Enema Enema is safe to use in breastfeeding. We recommend you to check our analysis of Sodium phosphate, dibasic and Sodium phosphate, monobasic as below.
Saline Enema Enema Breastfeeding Analsys
SafeCAS Number: 7558-79-4
Phosphates are used as a laxative and to clean the bowel before medical examinations.They base their action on the little or zero amount which is absorbed (Nice 2000), causing water to escape from the intestine and severe diarrhea.Keep this in mind in order to drink as much as needed and avoid dehydration of the nursing mother who is already producing about 1 litre of liquid in the form of milk a day. Since the last update, we have not found published data on its excretion in breast milk. Both sodium and phosphate are normal components of the body and are found in breast milk at concentrations different to plasma (Allen 1991). Temporary increases in plasma phosphate levels have been observed after the administration of sodium phosphate enema (Salix 2009, Ehrenpreis 2009). It is not known whether this may affect the concentration of phosphate in breast milk, but it is believed that the variation is minimal, temporary and does not have clinical repercussions in the infant. Expert authors consider phosphate-based laxatives compatible with breastfeeding (Nice 2000).
SafeCAS Number: 7558-80-7
Osmotic laxative drugs are used to wash-out the intestine before some medical procedures are undertaken. Their action is based on the fact they are poorly or not absorbed at all (Nice 2000). By that way it is forced a great amount of water to be taken out from the bowel originating a profuse diarrhea. Take this into account in order to avoid dehydration on the mother who is already loosing about 1 liter of water by producing milk every day.
What should I do if already breastfed my kid after using Saline Enema Enema?
Saline Enema Enema is safe in breastfeeding and should not create any health problem for your baby but in case you feel any health issue associated with Saline Enema Enema you should contact your doctor or health care provider. Be it pregnancy or lactation you shall keep your doctor informed.
I am nursing mother and my doctor has suggested me to use Saline Enema Enema, is it safe?
Definitely, Saline Enema Enema is safe in lactation for baby. No wonder your doctor has recommended it.
If I am using Saline Enema Enema, will my baby need extra monitoring?
No extra baby monitoring required while mother is using Saline Enema Enema
Who can I talk to if I have questions about usage of Saline Enema Enema in breastfeeding?
US
National Womens Health and Breastfeeding Helpline: 800-994-9662 (TDD 888-220-5446) 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday
UK
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300-100-0212 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300-330-5453
La Leche League: 0345-120-2918
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300-456-2421
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300-330-0700
Australia
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800-686-268 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Canada
Telehealth Ontario for breastfeeding: 1-866-797-0000 24 hours a day, 7 days a week