Are you ALLOWED To Eat and Drink In Labor?? (and the SHOCKING reasons you might not be!)
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2023
- The debate about wether eating and drinking while you are in labor and getting ready to give birth to your baby should be allowed has been going on for over 70 years. Yes…since 1946.
If you are worried about being told you can’t eat anything in labor or if having the autonomy to choose wether to eat or not to eat is important to you for your birthing experience this is the video for you. We are dishing the tea, here’s what we’ll cover:
✅Where did the guidelines on eating and drinking in labor originate?
✅Who is Dr. Mendelson?
✅How common is a general anesthetic for a caesarean section?
✅What are the current guidelines in the United States for eating and drinking in labor?
✅What are the risks of eating during labor and childbirth?
✅What are the benefits of eating and drinking during labor and childbirth?✅Do high risk pregnancies have a higher risk of aspiration?
✅What are the guidelines of Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom when it comes to eating and drinking during childbirth?
✅What does the data from the UK say about eating and drinking in labor?✅If I wanted to eat during labor what are the best foods to choose?✅What should I pack in my hospital bag for snacks for labor?
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Resources:
Dr. Mendelson’s Study: sci-hub.se/10.1016/s0002-9378...
American Society of Anesthesiologists Statement on oral in take during labor: www.asahq.org/standards-and-p...
Data from the United Kingdom: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21356...
Evidence Based Birth Information on Eating and Drinking During Labor: evidencebasedbirth.com/eviden...
Canadian Guidelines for Low Risk Women in Spontaneous Labor: www.jogc.com/article/S1701-21...
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I was in labor for 31 hours, with no food or sleep. They pressured a cesarean the whole time because they were impatient. Finally, I was so delusional at 31 hours I said yes even though i was at a 9. I know for a fact that if i had been home, able to eat and rest when needed, i would have had the baby naturally. After the baby was born, it was too late to order food, so i didn't get to eat for another 13 hours, and the serving size was so small I wanted to die. The fact that feeding you is not a priority after all of that is so concerning. I am pregnant again and have coached my husband many times about the importance of food this time. I really want a natural birth, and i won't let them bully me this time
Former anesthesiology nurse from Germany here again 🤗
There is an anesthesia technique that is used when someone needs immediate surgery regardless of whether they have eaten or not (think someone that was in a car accident) and it’s called a Rapid Sequence Induction. The anesthetics used are slightly different as they are more fast-acting than for a regular induction and intubation and thus reduce the risk of aspiration. The biggest difference is the paralytic used: for a regular intubation, you have to wait two full minutes after injecting the paralytic before you can safely intubate. Meanwhile you have to mechanically ventilate the patient with a mask and bag, which always carries a greater risk of aspiration due to the pressure being used to push the air down into the airway.
During an RSI, the paralytic used works within seconds, reducing or even eliminating the use of a mask and bag for ventilation in the meantime. The patient can get intubated almost immediately, which secures the airway in case of regurgitation of stomach contents.
The RSI is the standard anesthesia procedure for pregnant women, again regardless of whether they ate or not.
At least in Germany and Austria! 😅
Thank you so much for this information!
This is such great info to have.
Thank you
As someone who has had fears regarding pregnancy and labor but is now trying to conceive, your videos have been so incredibly helpful with educating me and reducing anxiety. Thank you 💕
I’m so happy to hear it!! Sending out all the sticky baby dust your way 🤞🏻
I would think a diabetic mother would be at higher risk of needing an emergency C-section, but starving that mother for the entire length of labor would be even more dangerous, wouldn't it?
My L&D nurse said I couldn't drink any water during labor and i just stared at her and was like yeah, i'm super, super dehydrated and if I'm not allowed to drink water I'm gonna have to go home. She changed her tune when my husband questioned her about this ridiculousness.
*I need to clarify that the women in Mendelson’s study (44,016 people) were all pregnant, they did not all have c-sections. They did, however, all have some anesthetic on board for childbirth (gas, oxygen, ether). This clarification does not change the risk of obstetrical aspiration being 0.15% as a pregnancy complication amongst these 44,016 people.
This was a very interesting video. I did not eat during labor and delivery of baby number one. But I was allowed to eat during my labor for baby number two and it definitely helped me to have the energy I needed to deliver. I did not have a c-section but I did have a sever PPH that required emergency surgery and I actually did vomit during the surgery. The medical team knew what to do and I was just fine. Even with the information and greater knowledge of the risks that I now have, I would still eat snacks when I decide to have baby number 3.
Thank you for helping us momma’s know more about the process of bearing our beautiful children.
Thank you for your comment! I am sorry to hear about the PPH, those can be very very scary!
Very interesting and informative!! Also, thank you for including the segment on what to say if the hospital gives you push back on eating!!! ♥️♥️
I think it's important to know that if it's important to you and you're aware of the risks you ABSOLUTELY should voice your wishes and wants and question people when they tell you you can't. Conversation and communication go a long way in the care of people having babies!
I was allowed to eat and ready to snack up a storm, but when I was actually in labor I absolutely did not want anything and had to choke down a couple bites of oatmeal after like 24 hours of not eating
This is so great! My first 2 I could have clear liquids and that keeps a happy blood sugar. My third was at a different place and I was only allowed ice chips. My poor nurse was being waaaay overworked but I could tell my blood sugar was low (I get hypoglycemia a lot). I needed juice or something but it took 30 minutes to get them to check my blood sugar and it was in the low 40s. She STILL had to get permission from the dr to give me apple juice!! Lol
This time I’m bringing apple juice and those carb gels for runners. Nobody needs to go into a coma 😅
Hey there 🩷 I love your videos!
I was wondering what foods should be avoided during pregnancy?
Loving this info!
Thank you for this information. I will be sure to ask my provider at my next appointment now that I’m 32 weeks and back in usa from Europe where things aren’t the same as here.
Things are VERY different in Europe! I’d be interested to hear what your provider has to say about it! ♥️
Any recommendation for snacks when gestational diabetes and in labor?
Also, girl how do you always look so good? Your hair and skin are gorgeous
Haha. Thank you!!
My best friend said although hospitals will not allow you to eat during labor, midwives at ur home will. She intended on a vaginal home birth will all 3 of her children but they all ended up being c sections. The 2nd one was actually an emergency one
Yes as mentioned the American college of nurse midwives are on the side of allowing people to eat and drink freely for low risk pregnancies and labors! And in your home really the "rules" will be more free flowing as its your own boundaries.
So if you’re getting induced, how long before the induction time should you have your last meal? I watched some vlogs and people were eating solids right up until the induction process started (asking because I’m getting induced Thursday)
Yep! I usually tell patients I’m working with who are getting induced to have a meal before they come in! Chat with your provider they will likely say the same but just be sure (inductions can be a long long time start to baby!!)
Very intresting! I went in to be induced. My doctors all anticipated i would give birth vaginally (they said my pelvis was "very adequate", and i had literally been walking around dialated at 5 cm for a whole week 😂) they told me to go ahead and enjoy breakfast, jist dont go super heavy. Once i was in active labor, i wasn't hungry at all but did sip on some Gatorade which everyone said was okay, just not to gulp down tons. Everyone is different, please talk to your doctors! My mom had to be put to sleep for THREE C-sections so everyones experience is different
Amazing story thanks for sharing. And YES I agree not a lot of people want to eat huge amounts once those contractions really hit in early labor.
I always eat a huge meal for breakfast before I head to the hospital. I usually labor for about 12 hours. I'm on baby number 4 and he is sitting so low already at 34 weeks I'm not sure how long labor will last lol
You touched on being able to deny the recommended care in regards to wanting to eat during labor despite it nor being advised.
Are there other things you are able to deny such as, EXPENSIVE iron pills or tylenol?
I find it absurd that I can be charged up the wall for something I can bring in myself.
Yep so you can definitely refuse absolutely anything recommended or suggested but its always best to have discussions about those things and really understand the risks or refusal. Once you do understand then you can let your provider know that you don't want that as part of your care and keep on keeping on. But understanding risk is imperative :)
Ugh my stomach could never handle a cheeseburger and popcorn during labor. My body cleans out and just keeps cleaning out for a while any and all food. 😩
The uterus will always win!! 😂👍
I promise it will! Lots of people puke in labor 😩
If a mother is in labor and wants to eat but she's diabetic is that considered high risk?
Yes diabetes would make you high risk!
1946!
I ok ok😮😮