Should I Eat During Labor? Benefits vs Risks & What are Good Snacks for Labor?

IS EATING DURING LABOR SAFE? And if it is safe, what are the foods that are good for labor? Many women as they prepare for labor are told that eating during labor is not beneficial and potentially risky because of aspiration during labor. However, this is an outdated concern and in this video, I’m sharing information that you should know as you make you’re preparing and finding the answers on how to have a positive birth. In this video, you will have the answer to your question, “Should I eat during labor?” as well as what to eat during labor to help keep your muscles working and your energy up.

With the information given in this video, you will know just what to bring to the hospital for labor when it comes to good snacks for labor that will fuel your mind and body… Enjoy packing that hospital bag and don’t forget the SNACKS!

ARTICLE by American Society of Anesthesiologists - Most healthy women would benefit from light meal during labor -

ARTICLE by Evidence Based Birth - Evidence on: Eating and Drinking During Labor -

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SOME THINGS YOU WILL LOVE TO HAVE:

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PREGNANCY MUST HAVES
• BIRTH BALL -
• MEGAFOOD BABY AND ME PRENATAL -
• GINGER CHEWS FOR NAUSEA -
All my PREGNANCY Must Haves -

POSTPARTUM MUST HAVES
• NURSING PADS & GEL PADS -
• TUCKS WICH HAZEL PADS -
• NURSING BRAS -
All my POSTPARTUM Essentials -

BABY FAVES
• HATCH BABY SOUND MACHINE -
• DIAPER BACKPACK -
• THE BEST LANOLIN (FOR DIAPER RASH, ECZEMA, DRY SKIN) -
All my BABY FAVES -

BREASTFEEDING GO-TO's
• LEGENDAIRY MILK LACTATION SUPPLEMENTS -
• LANOLIN -
• LACTATION BITES -
All my BREASTFEEDING Go-To's -

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All information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should never replace the advice of your doctor. Always direct questions to your care provider regarding your specific situation and before attempting any of the suggestions.

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I am a DONA certified Birth Doula and a Lamaze certified Childbirth Educator in the San Francisco Bay Area! For more information and resources, come find me at builttobirth.com

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