PREGNANCY
Can You Eat During Labor?
Instead of asking women to fast during labor, we tell them to approach it like a marathoner!
Written by
Dr. Harvey Karp
Doctors used to tell women not to eat anything during labor—they were worried the moms-to-bemight vomit and choke. Now, we know that isn’t a problem and instead of asking women to fast, we tell them to approachlaborlike a marathoner! It's a long game—you’ll need to be properly fueled!
Eat Simple Carbs During Labor
Forget the old advice of fasting and take this as an excuse to carb load! Try eating simple carbs duringlabor to maintain your sugar levelsand keep your energy up!Fruit juice, honey sticks, toast and jam, bread or crackers are all great snacks for labor.
DrinkLots of Electrolytes
You’ll also want to bring a drink that will replenish your electrolytes, such as sports drinks or coconut water.
What to EatAfter Delivery
After delivery, a hydrating fruit like watermelon is a great snack. You also want to have a little fresh aloe vera juice or prune juice, to keep from getting constipated from the combo of fasting and carbs.
Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider.
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