Rod of Laminaria for enemas

I was reading about the medical procedure called D&C. It first involves dilation of the uterus. You can look it up if you don't know what it is. In reading about it, the use of a rod of laminaria (a derivative of brown seaweed) which, when it comes in contact with the moisture in the cervix, slowly expands up to ten times it's dry diameter. Hummm, this could be an idea for slowly expanding the anus as well. I'm thinking a small bulb enema followed by the insertion of a quarter inch laminaria rod would result in inch and a half or more dilation. If it starts to become too large to handle, simply remove it. Has anyone tried this? I'm trying to find sources now. Obviously medical supply companies handle it, but perhaps one of you out there knows of more accessible local sources. Aquarium supply stores? Anyone care to comment on this or suggest sources of supply? I'm intrigued at the thought of trying this.

Wow, that is certainly interesting! Keep us informed about it, if you find sources & try it. I'm going to do a little research too.

Never heard of it but

Interesting 🤔

Yes it's definitely worth pursuing. If I find a source, I'll let everyone know.

How about rolling sheets of Nori, used in making Sushi?

Take a look:

https://www.compasscare.info/health-information/abortion/second-trimester-surgical-abortion/what-is-laminaria/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7V34nIlbQjA

Here you can purchase, I think:

https://www.medgyn.com/product/medgyn-laminaria/

Nori was suggested. I bought some (flat, six sheets to a package) and today I rolled one around a very thin metal rod (after wetting it because dry it tended to crumble) and am now letting it dry. It is a bit over a quarter-inch in diameter now. I'm not so sure it will work. I should know in a couple of days after it completely dries out. I may take the remaining ones and wet all of them down at once and attempt to roll them into a larger diameter rod. I'm still looking to purchase laminaria though.