Labor Q's
How hungry did y'all feel when you were laboring? I know fueling yourself well is crucial during that time. How large was your appetite while in labor? Did you feel like you could eat heavier or lighter foods? Hot versus cold? What did you crave and how often? Did you ever feel nauseous or throw up from a contraction? Or even faint or lightheaded?
I haven't given birth yet but I know how my body responds under stress or I get over heated, adrenaline, not much appetite, can get faint etc so I'm just curious how it was for you? It's hard to imagine for myself having a large appetite for anything heavy and I feel like I would be more peckish instead. I'm trying my best to know what to expect and plan for as the date approaches.
What foods worked well versus not so well? Any recommendations and tips are greatly appreciated! ☺️
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I went with lighter cold foods such as pudding and jello. I ordered a full meal and after it arrived my eyes said no thank you
I tried eating but felt pretty nauseous! I would recommend drinking water though before you get to the hospital because they didn’t let me have any water after I’d been laboring for hourssss and was so thirsty
Depending on where you are you may not be allowed to eat while laboring. Or only be provided with clear liquids like starry and broth. I drank a TON of the broth and didn't throw up or get nauseous though I half expected to.
I thought I would be hungrier/want to eat more but since my epidural only half worked I was in too much pain to care about food 😆. I drank lots of water and did end up throwing up which suckedddd.
I was starving but they wouldn’t let me eat. Sooooo hungry.
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