The diet should be modified to include adequate fiber and fluid intake to promote regular, soft, bulky stools. Add high fiber foods to the diet including whole-wheat grains, fresh vegetables, beans. Additionally, psyllium containing products such as Metamucil or similar products can be used to add bulk to the stools. It is very important to be consistent in the time of day bowel training is performed. The best time for a bowel movement is 20 to 40 minutes after a meal since food stimulates bowel activity.
Some people drink warm prune juice or fruit nectar as a stimulus to bowel movements.
Additionally, bowel movements may be stimulated by digital stimulation. Digital stimulation is performed by inserting a lubricated finger into the anus and using a circular motion, stimulate the lower bowel until the sphincter relaxes. This may take a one or two minutes. If digital stimulation does not produce a bowel movement within 20 minutes, you may repeat this procedure again. Digital stimulation should be performed every day to stimulate bowel movement, until a pattern of regular bowel movements is established.