Is it true mums can't eat when warded for delivery?

Hi, I attended antenatal class by KKH recently and we were told that once in labour, we are not allowed to eat anything at all. Only sips of water and ice. Is this true? I do have gastric, and I thought that we could eat while waiting for dilation. What if it takes 10 hours, does one not get to eat anything in that 10 hours? 😳 Could mums who delivered in KKH share their experiences pls #advicepls #firstbaby #firstmom #firsttimemom

Vô danh

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Yes once in labour room youre not allowed to eat. I think the reason behind it is because i case youll end up in emergency csect. Cs if csect, you cannot eat for few hrs before and after it. For me i was induced and was not dilated so i was pushed to my ward to monitor. Only when i was 2cm dilated, and gynae wanted to break my waterbag then i was pushed to labor room. And yes no food only sips of water. I also think not allowed to eat cs they want to keep the premises as clean as possible as thats where youll be giivng birth if vaginally. But honestly once youre experiencing contraction you wont have the appetite and energy to eat.

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Home Pregnancy i attended antenatal class kkh recently were told that once in labour no