These measures will ensure that you and your family do not panic when labour pains start. In these days of the nuclear family, where both the husband and wife are working and alone by themselves, you need to get yourself organised before you go into labour. You may need to inform the person who will be coming and helping with your home arrangements, well in advance. Traditionally the elders at home will advise you to eat before you go to the hospital in labour. This is actually the wrong thing to do.
Digestion slows down when labour starts.
If your stomach is full, you may vomit during labour. If an emegency cesarean section is decided upon, then a full stomach makes general anaesthesia risky. Therefore, if you think you are in labour, do not eat or drink anything before your doctor examines you and tells you whether you are in labour or not. All rights reserved. Get your FREE internet hard drive.