Can women who are breastfeeding use enemas?

Question
Hi doctor,
My wife is currently breastfeeding. My wife is constipated. The doctor asked me if a woman who is breastfeeding can use an anal solution? Thank you doctor.
Nguyen Van Truong (1989)
Answer
Answered by Specialist II Pham Thi Tuyet Mai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can women who are breastfeeding use anal enemas? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your wife is breastfeeding, your wife should not use enemas to treat postpartum constipation because using enemas will cause anal damage. hurt, cause pain. Especially, when using enemas for a long time, it will relax the anal smooth muscle, causing loss of defecation reflex.
When breastfeeding, if you have constipation, you should pay attention to changing your diet, supplementing with plant fiber found in green vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains; Drink enough water; exercise regularly,....if there is no improvement, you should take your wife to see a doctor for advice and effective treatment.
If you still have questions about whether a nursing woman can use an anal solution, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!