Definitely check with you doctor. Mine didnt want me eating within 12 hours because the delivery could result in a c-section and there's a risk of aspiration if you vomit.
I would definitely eat before going in to be induced. But that's coming from my induction experience with DS. I ate breakfast early, and then went in for tests. We waited until lunch time for the results, so I was really hungry, but when they told me they wanted to induce right then, they wouldn't let me eat. I ended up having a 24 hour labor. I think it's absolutely ridiculous to expect a woman to work that hard all day with no food.
But as PP said, you should check with your doctor. If you already have an induction scheduled, your story is already much different from mine.
Thanks ladies. On Tuesday fluid was low (6) and BP was high so I'm going in tomorrow at 9:45am to check both again. Dr said if either are off being sent to L&D for induction but didn't say anything about eating.
I would eat. I didn't eat for 24 hours during my first labor - it was awful, I was so hungry. I didn't eat anything at home then they wouldn't let me in the hospital. So before leaving for the hospital when in labor with ds2, I ate a HUGE meal of homemade meatloaf, mashed potatoes, salad etc. You can bet I did some serious pooping on the table that time around!
Thankfully my baby boy came on his own, but I was scheduled for an induction on Tuesday 12/3 and was told to eat before going into the hospital. I would have gone into the hospital Monday night, so it would have been along time without food.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I wish I would have finished my McDonald's before I got to the hospital... They won't let you have another bite once you walk into that room! LOL. ...Might as well, seriously, because you probably won't be eating another bite for the next 9-12 hours.
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Re: Should I eat before induction?