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bone broth - one that you make yourself.  It is savory, nutrient dense and even somewhat filling.  You have to do some searching to find a great recipe, and it takes some time and effort to make, but it is extremely helpful in labor.  Freeze some pint-size jars full of the broth ahead of time.  Coconut water is also excellent.  You could also use the emergen-c packets added to water or juice for a little boost.  Oh, one more would be Miso soup.  You can buy packets at a whole foods type store, and then mix with warm water during labor.  It is completely "clear" and acceptable by most hospitals.

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Thank you!  Not sure about the idea of [b]bone broth[/b] during labor, but I could see the Miso soup as a possibility![/quote]

Well, don't let that intimidate you.  Basically I mean stock -- like chicken soup minus the chicken or pasta.  Only when you make it yourself, you can simmer any chicken bones or veggies or spices you want to make it taste okay.  Just taking some regular chicken, beef, or veggie stock from the grocery store would work okay too.  The point is that you need salt and minerals -- something that your juices are going to lack.  Also, you might find that you don't want to keep drinking sweet stuff that leaves a bad taste in your mouth and/or spikes your sugar levels (if you're sensitive to that kind of thing).

Oh - I almost forgot - one thing that I have often used for laboring women is honey. When you are feeling really exhausted (like, while you are pushing) and can't tolerate the idea of eating anything at all, try eating a spoonful of honey.  It can often provide just the burst of energy you need, and I even the most "conservative" OBs I've worked with have been okay with it.  [/quote]

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