At what point during your labor can you not eat anymore?

I could be in labor for hours and hours at home before I go to the hospital. When should my last meal be? I had something an hour ago just in case. I know you can have clear liquids.

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I was induced so it may be different, but I was allowed to have clear liquids until I got my epidural. After that, I could only have ice chips. After my labor stalled and the doctor started talking about a c-section, I couldn't have anything. I was so thirsty.

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I think you're fine to eat but don't eat anything heavy. If you do, you'll only throw it up during hard labor. Eat something filling but light.

Keep active-continue on with your day. Do Laundry, clean etc. Don't stop moving. Good Luck!!!

Message edited 3/5/2009 9:41:18 AM.

Re: At what point during your labor can you not eat anymore?

If you get hungry while you are at home, I would eat a little something---nothing too heavy. Once you get to the hospital, that is it for the food. My Ob had me drinking ginger ale for a couple of hours at the hospital but that was about it.

Also, I don't know how common it is but I don't think it is actually uncommon to vomit during hard labor/pushing. I know I did so just keep that in mind. For me, it was just liquid, which is much better than food coming up. Gross thought but you have to consider all things.

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Okay thanks!!

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I ate until I left my house. Once at hospital they would not let me eat.

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only icechips at the hospital....

my sister ate a full easter dinner(aware she was in labor) before heading to the hospital