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FOOD & DRINK DURING LABOUR

MOST HOSPITALS RECOMMEND NOT TO EAT DURING LABOUR AS IT INCREASES RISKS FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

However a small snack and water should be consumed as soon as you feel your first contractions to give you the energy needed and to allow the food to digest before birth.

SNACKS FOR LABOUR

FOODS

  • Bananas
  • Bread
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Flapjacks/cereal bars

DRINKS

  • Coconut water
  • Isotonic sports drinks
  • Infused water
  • Fruit juice
  • Frozen juice cubes to suck on

SNACKS AFTER LABOUR

FOODS

  • Chicken soup
  • Oats with fruit
  • Dates
  • Burger
  • Boiled eggs

DRINKS

  • Isotonic sports drinks
  • Decaf coffee
  • Fruit juice
  • Infused water
  • Herbal tea

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