Re: update
Hi april32
Just like the body can become dependent on laxatives to do the bodily functions for the body, it can become become dependent on too many enemas. Too many enemas can wash out the natural mucus that protects the lining of the bowels and help stools move through the passage without harming the lining.
The body needs time to recover it's natural function. You can aide this by the right foods.
If you're not drinking enough, your colon steals water from the waste material and gives it to the body, causing the stools to be water deprived or hard. People eating high fiber diets actually increase their risk of constipation if they don't drink extra water along with fiber-rich foods, since fiber needs water to do its intestinal sweeping job. More fluids in your diet put more fluids in your bowels, lessening constipation.
The consistency and number of stools varies according to age and from baby to baby.
Make sure there is enough fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains in your child's diet. Make sure there is enough fluid intake, mix 1/4 juice to 3/4 water and let the child drink as much as they want.
Eating a few chunks of pineapple and papaya together as a small snack before eating or with meals will aide in digesting. Papaya and pineapple contains all the digestive and pancreatic enzymes the body needs.
Help the intestines to strengthen enough to take over and recover, this will also help the body push the waste through the intestines with a little help from you with a simple massage.
Place the tips of your fingers gently next to the belly button.
Massage gently in small circles working your way around the belly button as you massage, working outward in bigger circles each time until the intestines are massaged . Do not use enough pressure to be unconfortable for the child and, do not massage the bladder.