Some women go through labour pains for several hours. During this time, they are allowed to eat and drink something so that they have energy during delivery. It is believed that giving ghee mixed with milk during delivery helps the baby come out comfortably or makes delivery easier.
Rajasthan's infertility specialist Dr. Savita Mittal has posted a video on her Instagram telling whether ghee should be added to milk during delivery or not. Along with this, we will also tell you what to eat and what things to avoid during labor pain.
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Milk will not be digested
The doctor told that milk and ghee are not digested at all during labour pain. When the mouth of the uterus opens, there is pain and vomiting may also start. In such a situation, very light breakfast like poha, upma and fruits should be given till delivery. Whereas when there is severe pain, liquids like tea, juice or glucose water should be given. It is important to feed very light food during labour pain so that the pain is reduced.
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First he was starved
Festival In the 20th century, women were not fed anything during childbirth, according to an article published in . It is believed that women receiving general anesthesia have an increased risk of aspiration. In this case, food, liquid, saliva or vomit gets into the respiratory tract. This can cause a severe inflammatory reaction or even death. This is why fasting is recommended before surgery.
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What kind of food should one eat?
UNICEF According to Dr. Verma, during delivery, one should have a light, nutritious breakfast or a meal that contains complex carbohydrates along with protein and healthy fats, so that blood sugar remains balanced and the body continues to get energy. Eating and drinking in small quantities makes digestion easier.
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what can you eat during labor
You can give Greek yogurt to the woman during labor. It contains good fats and proteins. You can also add some berries to it. You can give homemade protein powder, green smoothie, quinoa, avocado, eggs, banana or apple, dry fruits, raw honey for energy, peanut butter sandwich.
What to give in liquids
Cherished birth According to her, coconut water is a great source of electrolytes. It helps in staying hydrated during labour. Bone broth can keep nausea at bay. You can drink raspberry leaf tea, protein smoothies, cucumber, watermelon and lemon water.
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