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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Also, think about how many people require general anesthesia after a traumatic accident, like a car accident. Do you think the ER empties each patient's stomach before surgery? No, because the risk of aspiration is so low and it is truly an emergency. They are comfortable with that risk. There is no such thing as a risk-free birth. You could also get in a car accident on the way to the hospital. [b]Does that mean you should take public transportation instead?[/b] No, right? Taking the metro has its own risks and would totally get you out of the labor zone. I think restricting food in labor is just as crazy as taking the metro in active labor.

That said, dont drink red liquids. If you vomit (and not everyone does) it could look like blood. [/quote]

No, but maybe it does mean that you should fast every single night, so that you drive to work on an empty stomach.  That way you can be in the comfort of your own car, but you can have the peace of mind that you won't aspirate food if you wind up needing GA that morning.

Heh - someone ought to compare the statistics here.  Are you more likely to unexpectedly need GA during you pregnancy from everyday risks, or are you more likely to unexpectedly need GA during labor?  Would be an interesting risk-assessment.

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