OHbaby! Forums : What to drink during labour? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 16:52:24 +0000 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:36:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31616 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : Thanks for your replies everyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=937401&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#937401 Author: kakapo
Subject: 31616
Posted: 14 February 2010 at 9:36pm

Thanks for your replies everyone .  I vomited a lot last time too - but still had a major juice craving around transition.

Pantry is now stocked up with red and blue powerade, juice, ginger beer and straws.  Just have to make some ice cubes now.

Oh and KA, CONGRATS on the arrival of Liam - what a cutie pie .

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:36:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=937401&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#937401 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I took a powerade with me as well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=937268&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#937268 Author: littleLittle
Subject: 31616
Posted: 14 February 2010 at 7:45pm

I took a powerade with me as well but I found it too sweet and sickly and thought it actually dehydrated me more. All I wanted was the cold, iced water that kept coming to me! ]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:45:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=937268&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#937268 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : DF made me drink a redpowerade...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936788&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936788 Author: MamaT
Subject: 31616
Posted: 14 February 2010 at 9:22am

DF made me drink a red powerade at home while I was in early labour, I threw it all up as soon as I got to hospital

 

I just had water and ice in hospital. Lots of water, something like 4L of it. At antenatel class they really pushed the need to keep hydrated so I kind of went overboard with the drinking, and it was a nice distraction between contractions

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:22:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936788&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936788 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I had a blue powerade the arvo...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936713&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936713 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 11:47pm

I had a blue powerade the arvo I went into labour. The rest of the time I constantly sipped water cause I was really concious dehydrating like I did last time.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:47:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936713&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936713 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : Oh yea, My midwife poured my powerade...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936682&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936682 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 10:55pm

Oh yea, My midwife poured my powerade into a cup that was full as of ice and it made the powerade soooooooo good!]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:55:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936682&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936682 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I took red Powerade but hardly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936679&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936679 Author: Janie
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 10:53pm

I took red Powerade but hardly drank any of it. I drank a fair bit of iced water, my cup kept getting magically replenished!]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:53:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936679&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936679 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : yeah i was another c section but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936340&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936340 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 4:53pm

yeah i was another c section but i had 5 hours labour both times first..this time i sipped water through a straw..was too busy throwing up to take anything else:( ]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:53:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936340&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936340 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I was only allowed tiny amounts...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936312&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936312 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 4:14pm

I was only allowed tiny amounts of ice chips. Think the MW thought it would end up as a c-section from the start

]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:14:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936312&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936312 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I just had water at home then...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936278&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936278 Author: Flutterby
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 3:21pm

I just had water at home then copious amounts of ice cubes at the hospital. They were pumping me full of some stuff to give me energy as I wasn't eating so I still had enough energy for pushing.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:21:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936278&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936278 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : we will be taking powerade and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936211&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936211 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 2:08pm

we will be taking powerade and juice. have water there aswell. MW suggested any kind of electrolyte replacement drink..... seems powerade is where its at hehe]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:08:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936211&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936211 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : DP and I took Powerade to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936171&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936171 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 1:11pm

DP and I took Powerade to the hospital it's safe to drink during pregnancy. 4 bottles. DP went through 1 of them during the labour but I only had water during labour.

Remember that you may not be able to drink out of a bottle. I tried but my body just wouldn't co-ordinate itself to allow me (your body is so focussed on giving birth that some basic movements just become impossible. I only just managed to walk on my own) so I ended up with a glass of water and drinking it through a straw.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:11:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=936171&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#936171 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I drank Lemonade at the beginning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935990&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935990 Author: CuriousG
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 9:26am

I drank Lemonade at the beginning but by the time things were underway ice was all I was actually allowed according to the midwives. I was so thirsty I let the ice melt in the cup then drank it.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:26:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935990&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935990 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I had red powerade and it was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935944&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935944 Author: Lexidore
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 8:33am

I had red powerade and it was awesome! I had it at the pushing stage, but had just drunk water for the rest.]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:33:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935944&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935944 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I second the spray - DH sprayed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935938&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935938 Author: BugTeeny
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 8:25am

I second the spray - DH sprayed me in the face while I was pushing.
I drank Lucozade. I tried a Powerade, but I didn't like the flatness of it, the bubbles gave it an extra kick
]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:25:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935938&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935938 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I just had iced water.....I sprayed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935904&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935904 Author: NikkiB
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 6:49am

I just had iced water.....I sprayed myself in the face (best thing ever!) more than I drunk though. ]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:49:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935904&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935904 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I made DH go to the shops as soon...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935897&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935897 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 31616
Posted: 13 February 2010 at 1:08am

I made DH go to the shops as soon as I was settled in the labour ward and buy me cartons of juice and green grapes. I wasn't that keen on eating anything in the end but the juice was GOOOOOOOOD. Was nice having a straw as well, made it lots easier to drink ]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:08:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935897&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935897 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : I had blue powerade as well, it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935887&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935887 Author: mamanee
Subject: 31616
Posted: 12 February 2010 at 11:42pm

I had blue powerade as well, it was nice at first but after a while I got sick of the taste!    Towards the end, my DP was giving me disgusting watered down pineapple juice and I bloody hate pineapple juice but I didn't have any energy to complain so I waited until after to do that. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:42:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935887&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935887 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : Hmmmm, I&#039;m no help - we took...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935875&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935875 Author: Delli
Subject: 31616
Posted: 12 February 2010 at 11:05pm

Hmmmm, I'm no help - we took both water and Blue Powerade but I kept throwing up during my labour so I threw up the Powerade. I think it may have helped a little but can't really remember TBH. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:05:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935875&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935875 <![CDATA[What to drink during labour? : ...of the non-alcoholic variety...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31616&PID=935869&title=what-to-drink-during-labour#935869 Author: kakapo
Subject: 31616
Posted: 12 February 2010 at 10:49pm

...of the non-alcoholic variety I mean .

Last time I remember being so pissed off at DH around the time of transition, because he'd finished off 4 V's by then and I really could have used the energy to help out with the pushing stage.  We hadn't taken any juice etc to hospital with us (and admittedly the V's were meant for him, not me ), so I had to make do with water.  Would like to be better prepared this time.  So, what beverage helped you with your labour?

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