Women health
*Women health>>>Pregnancy

What are the complications of a pregnancy if you have a Colostomy bag?

Im in nursing school, and I can't find any information on this question!!

hi ash, I am a female ileostomate, similar to a colostomate, since 1986. I will try to help you out.

From what I have learned is that when the woman's abdomen gets bigger, she may have to get a bigger size wafer as the stoma will swell. Also, partial bowel obstruction may occur but it varies in each pt. Oh, no enemas are allowed to be placed in the stoma at all or anything for that matter unless the person is being scoped for a medical problem.

If you go to the united ostomy association of america site, they may be able to offer more assistance or try calling Convatec (they supply ostomy products & have an ET RN on call). Try asking an ET wound care nurse at the hospitals you work at as well or a visiting home care RN. They should have ETs working there.

Good luck to you. RNs RULE!!!!

Tags
Substance Abuse Pain Management Pelvic Pain Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pregnancy Premenstrual Syndrome Preparing for Surgery Progesterone Rheumatoid Arthritis
Related information
  • What are the complications of a pregnancy if you have a Colostomy bag?

    hi ash, I am a female ileostomate, similar to a colostomate, since 1986. I will try to help you out. From what I have learned is that when the woman's abdomen gets bigger, she may have to g...

  • What are the best ways to guarantee no pregnancy from having sex?

    1) Abstinence. 2) Birthcontrol pills- hormonal contraception.. 3) Barrier methods- Condoms, vagina rings, cervical caps; IUD 4) Intradermal implants 5) The morning -after injections 6) Rhyt...

  • How can I get rid of these post pregnancy spots?

    cocoa butter rub it on all the time it will take time but it will help

    ...
  • Can a little drop of precum cause pregnancy?

    Pre-*** is pre-ejaculate (also known as pre-ejaculatory fluid or Cowper's fluid). It does not come from the testes and actually from the back of the urethra - where the Cowper's gland is....

  • When do start 2 gain weight during pregnancy?

    Because you must eat for TWO and have reserve for your child to grow! If not you wll endanger the child growth. Gain at least 30 lbs is a standard so that the child can be born "normal"....

  • Can a man's natural lube cause pregnancy?

    Yes, there is some sperm in the natural lube.

    ...
  • When using the rthym method to prevent pregnancy...is it before or after the womens cycle do you go without?

    I hate when people dismiss the rhythm method, it has its place. Aside from religious reasons not to use contraceptives, some people prefer not to use them for health or other reasons. I can no long...

  • Inplant in my arm to help prevent pregnancy?

    did your doctor put it in on the last day of your normal period? the implant is nasty... take it out and at least go on the pill... aaaaand the implant is progesterone only whereas the pill or com...

    •    

    Health Categories--Copyright/IP Policy--Contact Webmaster
    The information on whfhhc.com is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.