I mean I am sure it is the last thing on your mind! But I am just curious
2007-10-12 00:30:02 · 28 answers · asked by lala 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
just cos most women are horribly sick - your body purges everything. trust me - you're right when you say itsthe last thing on your mind
2007-10-12 03:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by Femme 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your baby gets into trouble during the process:
- cord compression
- abruption of the placenta
- failure to progress
anything that an emergency c-section would have to be performed. Also. any food or gastric content can be aspirated into the lung and lead to serious if not a fatal complication (of you) while you are unconscious.
If you have eaten and are pushing you tend to have the acid contents of your stomach in your esophagus (not able to handle that) and risk "again" vomiting at a time when staff need to be focused on other things and it just makes you miserable.
I knew of a young male patient that thought he knew better...and ate food when told not to. He ended up on a ventilator in ICU for 10 days and almost died. Not to scare you...but is is very important. It is amazing how out of 100 people there is always someone that things they know more than the professionals. It doesn't mean for sure the complication will occur...but it is an unnecessary dangerous risk.
Your deliver will be a breeze if you follow what you are suppose to do. Good Luck!
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2007-10-12 07:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by Steve 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just a ditty: I ate a full lunch just before I actually started getting contractions (was induced) and I thought it was best. Then got hungry but was in labour and said no. Then after birth spent 6 hours throwing back lunch from previous day so I would suggest light nutrious snacks not a stonking 3 course meal and plenty of tea like me!
2007-10-12 16:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends what stage your at in early labour they say to try and eat as you will need energy,i was induced on the wednesday and on thursday morning was told to try and eat some breakfast, i had some toast but threw it all up again, i think your stomach sort of shuts down during labour. Plus if you need emergency surgery your not ment to have eaten for several hours before.
2007-10-12 10:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by kazz06 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple different reasons. You are more likely to vomit while in labor if you have food in your system and if they have to do an emergency c-section they want you to have as little as possible in your stomach because it could interfere with prepping for surgery and the surgery itself. I personally don't agree with not being able to drink or eat anything while in labor. I had my first and the hospital allowed me to eat a mostly liquid diet (clear broth soups, jello) and I could drink any clear liquids I wanted throughout the entire labor and delivery. In fact, I was drinking apple juice while pushing! I did not have that luxury with my second and third (they were born in a different hospital) and I hated the ice chips!!! I told my husband to just let the ice melt and give me the water!!!
2007-10-12 07:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by jujube 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard that not being able to eat while in labour is because some mothers feel nasea when they are pushing and it helps to have less in your stomach if you are going to be sick and there is also a lesser chance of this happening if there is no food in your belly.
2007-10-12 07:41:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because in having a baby, you have a good chance of receiving some type of anesthetic, whether it's an epidural, or something stronger if they have to do emergency surgery for whatever reason. Anesthetics make you nauseated, and they don't want you vomiting during or after any medical procedure.
When I had my daughter, I hemorrhaged quite badly. They got it under control, but in the chance that it got worse and they had to do surgery, I couldn't eat or drink...not even a sip of water... for about 8 hours after having her. Man, talk about miserable...
2007-10-12 07:35:43 · answer #7 · answered by Nasubi 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I was encouraged to eat during labour but think I only managed a piece of dry toast. I think it's best to try and eat to keep your energy levels up.
2007-10-12 07:50:43 · answer #8 · answered by Natalie09 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
One is that it is not uncommon to get nauseated and/or vomit during transition. You're GI motility is decreased due to the bodies focus on delivery.
Additionally, if there is a need to do an emergency C-section requiring general anesthesia they want your stomach to be empty to prevent possible aspiration.
(Trust me - once in active labor you really could care less if your allowed to eat!)
2007-10-12 07:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by Susie D 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was told to eat,a lady came round and took my lunch order! You have to keep your energy levels up,and i had to drink plenty of fluids cos the gas and air really drys your throat and mouth x
2007-10-13 07:33:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you like to be eating your big Mac whilst a woman in labour eats her chicken mcnuggets?
2007-10-12 07:34:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋