I am tentatively scheduled for an induction Friday morning at 7am. The paperwork I received says no food for 8 hrs prior (clear liquids are okay).

I'm wondering if it's really necessary to fast like that? I feel like I will be starving by the time baby is born?!?

There is a Japanese restaurant near my house that has a really good clear soup (not Miso, something else that is totally transparent). Would that be okay? I was thinking that maybe if I try to follow the rules, I could get some of that soup the day before and have it for breakfast? I always eat breakfast and the thought of laboring all day on an empty stomach is worrying me! (I know, first world problems)...