Food during labor

AndromedaEclipse · June 2012

I'll hopefully be going into labor any day now. I understand that your digestive system slows down during labor, but that a lot of times you still need food to keep your energy up. What do you all suggest for food during labor? I do have honey sticks and italian ices on hand already.

aylafsu88 · June 2012

I have heard (from my doula and our birthing class) to eat things that are easy to chew and not very acidic, as you tend to throw up during transition. They suggested watermelon, blueberries, a Popsicle ect...

stahlop · June 2012

I had Sunny D juice boxes. They aren't as acidic as orange juice and gave me a good sugar boost. Otherwise, lots of honey.

wifeofadam · June 2012

I was slamming down food throughout my entire labor the last time. I ate a full breakfast in the beginning, with eggs and bacon, then I had some chicken noodle soup halfway through. While I was pushing I was taking bites of cheese and spoons of honey for energy between contractions.

kali55 · June 2012

I couldn't eat at all during labor. My water broke and then an hour later my contractions were two minutes apart and stayed that way for 8 hours with lots of throwing up. So I would recommend having some Emergen-C to drink for keeping your strength up

vintagejjane · June 2012

I ate plain pasta and peanut butter sandwiches.

anna7602 · June 2012

I ended up only drinking juice (at my doula's insistence). Everything else made me gag.

tokenhoser · June 2012

Eat what appeals.

I had spring rolls in the afternoon, a pulled pork sandwich for supper, and a DQ Blizzard about 5 hours before giving birth.

I did not throw up.

5dogs · June 2012

I had a turkey & avocado sandwich, an In & Out cheeseburger, strawberries, apple slices, sun chips, soft granola bars, apple sauce - pretty much whatever I could convince our best friend to bring in for me that wasn't already in my L&D bag.

mkflower3000 · June 2012

In early labor, when I was still very much functional, I had 2 over easy eggs on toast, a chocolate pudding cup, some tea, some fruit, and an energy bar. During the more intense bit toward the end I could only stomach Recharge and a spoonful of honey.

MidwestSeashell · June 2012

coconut water! nature's gatorade

StefandTodd · June 2012

I loved having plain Greek Yogurt with apricot jam and a handful of granola cereal. Protein, sugar, carbs...it was perfect.

lcourter24 · June 2012

I did apple juice, lots of water and towards the end of my 17 hr labor my doula insisted I take a couple bites of a protein bar. Thank goodness I did, I needed the energy for pushing!

pixieprincss · June 2012

Eat whatever appeals to you. I had honey sticks, coconut water, nachos, and pizza at different points, LOL!

missbumblebee84 · June 2012

Not sure if there is any difference if you are induced, but when I had my first, while in labor I tried eating crackers and water, but it all came back up..so I don't think food during is a good idea....:(

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