The best foods for labour and birth
Hey!
We are Ellie and Luiza, co-founders of New Birth Club, Bristol based Birth & Postnatal doulas, hypnobirthing teachers, Birth Trauma Resolution Practitioners and podcasters (look up Talk Birthy with Us!).
Today we would like to share two of our most favourite recipes for snacks for pregnancy, labour and postpartum!
Eating and drinking are so important for labour. Labour and birth are the biggest marathon you will ever run and your amazing uterus is a muscle.
Just like any other muscle within your body, your uterus needs 3 things in order to work efficiently.
Oxygen. Water.Energy
So here’s a couple of recipes for you to try!
Home made Isotonic Drink
- 480 ml of water or coconut water (coconut water is best!)
-1/2 tsp of salt
-4stp honey or white granulated sugar
-1 large slice of lemon or lime
- Optional additions: orange, mint and/or berries!
Mix it all up, put it in the fridge or freezer and enjoy it cold during labour
ps: What goes in, must come out. Get your birth partner to remind you to empty your bladder frequently during labour.
2. Oaty Energy Balls
- Rolled Oats
- Shredded Coconut
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Ground Flax Seeds
- Chocolate Chips
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Chia Seeds
Don’t be overwhelmed by the amount of ingredients! All you need to do is add it all to a bowl (measures to taste) and live your best life!
Once you get a consistency you like, spend some therapeutical hours rolling it into little balls of deliciousness!
Best part of this one? No baking needed!
Whilst these recipes are an excellent way to keep your energy up during labour (and the postpartum period too!), if you try these recipes and are not a fan of the taste, go fid yourself another snack.
For all your pregnancy, labour and birth support, don’t forget to visit New Birth Club’s Insta !