Nothing to eat during labor?
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Nothing to eat during labor?
| Tue, 03-05-2013 - 10:38am |
Do all hospitals follow this policy? My sister in law told me that she wasn't able to eat or drink anything during her labor, and that it was really tough. Knowing that labor can go on for hours and hours (and maybe days!), this seems crazy to me. Is it true? Do all hospitals withhold food and drink while you are laboring?
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Usually hospitals withold food from the labouring woman when she is in active labour. Some will permit light snacks or liquids such as juice, energy drinks or protein drinks. It is a good idea as Ca_Dreamer suggest to wait until you are in hard labour before heading to the hospital if you have concerns about how you will be treated. The most important thing to remember is people will treat you as you allow yourself to be treated. If you have data from books and reputable websites such as WebMD, MayoClinic, you can frequently get your OB to admit that some things aren't necessary, just being done for convenience or to cause a surgical birth.
Mine did. I couldn't have anything to eat. I wound up getting an epidural though, so it didn't really matter, but it was torture for a while. It was worth it though because I wasn't in labor for very long. You'd have to consult the hospital you're planning on delivering at to find out their policy.
Mine did. I couldn't have anything to eat. I wound up getting an epidural though, so it didn't really matter, but it was torture for a while. It was worth it though because I wasn't in labor for very long. You'd have to consult the hospital you're planning on delivering at to find out their policy.