Labour snacks

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  Poz

  Aug 29, 2008 2:23PM

  I packed cereal bars but really struggled to eat anything when I was in labour. But I would definitely suggest some drinks with straws, like cartons of juice, much easier than trying to use a cup or bottle!

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  K8bimbo

  Aug 29, 2008 5:08PM

  Totally agree with Poz. I made my DH go to the shops whilst I was in hospital and bless him he came back with every sort of snack you can imagine (inc a McDonalds - totally stinking out the labour ward!!). However I had no desire to eat but did go through several cartons of ribena. Happy snacking! Kate x

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  gsmummy55

  Aug 30, 2008 4:15AM

  I didn't think you were allowed to eat whilst in labour. I think it's to do with if you have a section the anesthetic might make you sick. I had been nil by mouth for 12 hours, I then had a section but STILL managed to be sick!
  
  What I really wanted was some juice/pop but they wouldnt even let me have that!!!!!!
  
  
  
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  lilo-52874

  Aug 30, 2008 4:32AM

  I didn't feel like eating while in labour but did get very thirsty, (Sucking on the gas and air too much). I found that I could only manage water. My oh took small bottles of water with him and put a straw in to make it easier for me to suck. For afterwards I took some ready salted crisps (pringles!) that seemed to help me as after i give birth (and it's probably the same for most women) i get the terrible shakes. The salt helped me. The midwife also brought in some toast (really soagy!) but it was lovely and a cup of tea and believe it or not it was the best cup of tea I've ever had!!

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  colligreen

  Aug 30, 2008 11:33AM

  I couldn't have eaten a thing despite packing every snack imaginable. I had Diamporphine which made me constantly sick and even the thought of food was enough to make me vomit! The best thing that we took with us was cartons of apple juice and the midwife got a glass of ice cubes which my hubby topped up with water and gave me through a straw. I was so thirsty, which I think was because I took every contraction out on the gas and air. I don't recommend biting the mouthpiece though, it had a horrible taste of rubber
  
  They brought in coffee and toast afterwards, I was soooo glad of the sugar in the coffee to perk me up as I hadn't eaten for 19 hours but in all honesty, food was the last thing on my mind the whole way through the labour.
  
  Corinna x

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