The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has given the go ahead for women to drink some liquids in labor. ?This list includes:
- Soda
- Fruit juice without pulp
- Sports drinks
- Coffee
- Tea
They still say that women having a planned surgery, be a it a cesarean birth or a tubal ligation after birth may need to be restricted on a case-by-case basis. ?This also goes for women who are obese, having diabetes, etc.
While I’m glad to see that they are encouraing women to drink in labor, it’s been a long time coming. ?Even the American Society of Anesthesiologists has been saying this for a long while. ?As for food, ACOG still gives a big thumbs down despite the known benefits of food in labor for mothers who want it.
Hopefully this boost will make it’s way to a labor and delivery unit near you someday soon.