Eat, Drink, and Be Labouring?

Overview

Journal J Perinat Educ

Publisher Springer

Date 2007 Feb 3

PMID 17273281

Citations 1

Authors

Jennifer A Beggs

M Colleen Stainton

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Abstract

The practice of restricting oral intake during labour has been and remains controversial. Overall, the nutritional needs of labouring women are poorly understood. This literature review reveals that little evidence exists to support the general restriction of oral intake for all labouring women. Education of health professionals and pregnant women regarding intake in labour is required to encourage collaboration in the development and institution of appropriate policies in keeping with the available evidence for best practice.

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