https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:20:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559872 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:36:56 +0000 misolee 2559872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So for my first, I was induced that ended up in csec. My doctor told me that it will be sometime in the afternoon when the hospital will call whenever there's spots open. They called me at 5am and told me to come in as soon as possible as there was a bed open. Didn't have time to eat anything bc we were in a hurry to get to a room. And then I was induced labor for 24 hours, ended up in csec, and couldn't eat until almost 12 hours later. Basically I had not eaten for like two days. I was mega hungry after the birth. My husband bought McDonald's for himself up to the room and I almost threw something at him. </p> <p>I had superfast, natural, med free (unplanned) delivery for my second. They were giving me food (juice and crackers) for energy as they were helping me deliver the placenta. It was awesome😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559528 Tue, 31 May 2016 13:33:24 +0000 SweetiePie 2559528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I read somewhere to go with a PB sandwich, banana and milk. It's filling and has the nutrients needed to sustain you.<br /> So that's what I did before my induction. I was in labor for 48 hours though before my eventual c section...so...I still ended up being ravenously hungry before it.<br /> But if it's scheduled I could see it being the perfect "last meal" :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559459 Tue, 31 May 2016 11:53:13 +0000 MamaG 2559459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had nausea hit me hard in my first C-section. My anesthesiologist was AMAZING. He handed my DH a bucket and got me some Zofran in my IV STAT. </p> <p>In my second C-section they explained that the nausea is driven my the drop in blood pressure from the local anesthesia. I again had that feeling of nausea and they loaded in the Zofran.</p> <p>I had a lot of nausea post op the second time around. I couldn't be upright in the bed for a good 24 hours. I had to be reclined significantly. </p> <p>The point, don't be afraid to ask for the anti-nausea meds! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559456 Tue, 31 May 2016 11:48:32 +0000 wheres_c 2559456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Be careful, I threw up during my C-section....hopefully whatever will be out of your system by then though! Also, I didnt get to eat for 3 days afterwards per the doctor so filling, easy to throw up foods is my recommendation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559431 Tue, 31 May 2016 11:11:27 +0000 meadow 2559431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks all....concensus seems to be to load up on protein....got it.</p> <p>@bluestriped bee: yes...on friday!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559423 Tue, 31 May 2016 11:00:58 +0000 travelgirl1 2559423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go protein heavy if you can. I had oatmeal and yoghurt with DS because it was really all I could face. I can't remember what I had with my first. If I did it again I'd eat all the bacon sandwiches 😊<br /> In terms of afterwards, with my first although the hospital told me to take it easy I was starving and ate cupcakes and hot chocolate and it was amazing. With my second I felt so sick I couldn't face even clear liquids until the next day, so you might not even care, but if you are hungry, you will prob be okay to eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559393 Tue, 31 May 2016 10:15:18 +0000 BSB 2559393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: Twins will be here soon?!?! Yay!</p> <p>Before my induction, I had what sounded appetizing. I wasn't sure when my induction would start but got the timeline around 9am. So I had breakfast (fruit, cream of wheat, yogurt). I wasn't sure if it was going to come back up so I stayed away from meat. </p> <p>Good luck on your c-section! Can't wait to 'meet' those twins! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559338 Tue, 31 May 2016 08:34:24 +0000 tinyperson 2559338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: for what it's worth, I was allowed to eat whatever once surgery was over...they said to take it easy because counting post surgery wouldn't be fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559332 Tue, 31 May 2016 08:23:34 +0000 Pirouette 2559332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my c section was scheduled for 2pm, so I had a big dinner (i can't remember exactly what, but probably like chicken, potatoes and veggies?), then had a peanut butter sandwich before bed, and then in the morning had lots and lots of apple juice and gatorade until i had to stop all liquids. My stomach was growling DURING the surgery I was so hungry, and they didn't let me eat until the next morning...that night was complete torture. this time i'm going to sneak in snacks :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559313 Tue, 31 May 2016 08:04:05 +0000 yoursilverlining 2559313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can’t remember what my last dinner was before my c-section - - but I would encourage you to pick something with lots of protein that will keep you full for as long as possible. My section was scheduled for the morning (so I couldn’t eat past dinnertime the night before), but because of emergency sections it was pushed back until 5pm in the evening. You just never know, so I would try to get as much filing bang for your buck as you can, just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559312 Tue, 31 May 2016 08:02:03 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2559312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My last meal was Thanksgiving dinner! Would have been a great choice but my c section wasn't planned and ended up not being until Sunday morning! I was starving for my whole induction but I couldn't eat more than some crackers the first night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559307 Tue, 31 May 2016 07:52:52 +0000 LuLu Mom 2559307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>grilled steak and shrimp, cheesy potatoes, veggies, and bread ;) I was still starving by the time I was allowed to eat. I wish I would have set my alarm and ate at 3:30 like my doctor suggested, I thought my big dinner would have lasted, but I wasn't allowed to eat until 10:30 the next night! (1:30 pm C-section.) I didn't know I had to wait so long until after it was over (I was out of recovery by 4 pm) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559305 Tue, 31 May 2016 07:46:36 +0000 MamaG 2559305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@meadow: My first c-section was unplanned and it was at 8pm, by the time I got out of recovery it was close to midnight. I spent my whole recovery contemplating what I could eat, what was still open that I could send my DH to get. I wanted to strangle the nurse when she said I could "sip" water. Don't drink too much, just small sips. GRRR! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559300 Tue, 31 May 2016 07:36:37 +0000 meadow 2559300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaG: That's what I'm scared of......heard it can be like 12 hrs before you get past clear liquids........and I get that surgery is surgery....but dude.....that's ridiculous!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559297 Tue, 31 May 2016 07:31:11 +0000 MamaG 2559297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't remember what I ate before my planned csection but I remember being disappointed in how long it took before I could eat real food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559291 Tue, 31 May 2016 07:17:17 +0000 lovehoneybee 2559291@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I had a cheeseburger, fries, and a milkshake, and then a peanut butter sandwich right before midnight (when I had to start fasting). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559280 Tue, 31 May 2016 05:58:28 +0000 avivoca 2559280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a c-section mom, but my last meal was fish, roasted veggies, and French fries. I only got to eat half of it (contractions made me sick) and I was starving when labor was over and had just missed breakfast time at the hospital. Bring snacks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/last-meal-before-csection#post-2559277 Tue, 31 May 2016 05:17:40 +0000 meadow 2559277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Csection moms....any suggestions for last meal before a planned csection? </p> <p>I have a fear of being mega hungry...haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-before-birth#post-2419949 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:54:38 +0000 snowjewelz 2419949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would not... I didn't have great supply with my first either, but I plan on starting to eat tons of oatmeal, etc beforehand and def start to pump right away next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-before-birth#post-2419889 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 09:31:17 +0000 ldh112 2419889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommyof2: I agree with what others have said- to talk with your doctor. I understand deeply the desire to EBF - but also keep in mind breastfeeding is a two person, unique relationship. Comparing yourself to others/trying to do what worked for someone else could set you up for disappointment. Breastfeeding isn't a formula you can follow (if I do A and B then C will happen). Not that I am at all saying you won't achieve your goal, I just think it's best to focus on your birth and your baby and what works for the both of you... Something you can't know fully until the baby is here. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-before-birth#post-2419734 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:08:39 +0000 catomd00 2419734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't and don't think it's necessary. But would certainly talk to your doc before doing it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-before-birth#post-2419704 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 07:24:24 +0000 regberadaisy 2419704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely talk to your OB first before doing anything.</p> <p>I had low supply with my first and wanted to do the same to help my supply along. She didn't think preterm labor was an issue (for me) but also didn't think it would make a huge difference. I did randomly hand express the few weeks before my EDD and never got anything. I also started taking MMP pills in hopes it would help as well. </p> <p>My milk did come in a day earlier the second time, but that's common with second babies. I also made just enough to cover her intake. The first few days until my milk came in, I didn't hesitate to give her some formula. She was legit hungry, and I just don't believe colostrum is enough for all babies those first few days. But after that we've been EBF ever since. She's almost 17 months and we're still going...</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-before-birth#post-2419642 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 03:11:02 +0000 Kemma 2419642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You can definitely start expressing antenatally but you might be best to start with hand expression as you may only get a few mL of colostrum in any one session. I started hand-expressing at 35 weeks and had approx 25mL of colostrum frozen in 3-5mL syringes which I then took to the hospital when I went in to labour (I had GD so wanted colostrum available in case my wee guy had low blood sugar).</p> <p>Hand expressing is unlikely to put you into labour unless you're at serious risk of pre-term labour but you might like to consult with an IBCLC to get some pro advice on your particular situation - good luck with your birth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-before-birth#post-2419633 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 02:14:47 +0000 Applesandbananas 2419633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always heard that it would put you into labor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pumping-before-birth#post-2419632 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 02:13:43 +0000 Mommyof2 2419632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, I have a question.<br /> Can I start pumping before I give birth? This is my second child &amp; I am strictly considering breastfeeding OMLY for my 2nd one. I had such a hard time with my first one since I had to have aN emergency csection and I woke up 8 hours later after her birth since my body went into shock. So by the time I woke up and taken to my room my DD had already taken a few bottle feedings and she didn't want to latch. I saw the lactation consultant and she helped me with the latching but my DD was so upset that her food wasn't as fast as the first feedings. I did ended up breastfeeding for just 5 months since she decided to wake up one day and realize she didn't like my milk :crying: !!! I was devastated! So with this second one I have decided to breastfeed exclusively but with my daughter I got milk two days after she was born, so I am wondering if I can start pumping and freezing milk sometime before my schedule csection. I have a friend that did that with her last baby and she had a whole lot of supply by the time her baby was born! The baby will be a month old and she is now pumping about 6oz from each breast every 2 hours!!!!! I honestly envy her Hahaha!! She started pumping 2 weeks before her schedule csection and didon't go into labor or anything like that. She said she did have light contractions but that's it. So, I really need help! I forgot to ask mY obgyn on my last visit but I will definitely ask her next month's appointment! Buy I'd love to hear from other moms !!!<br /> :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/38-weeks-and-not-dilated#post-2301996 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:05:51 +0000 simplyfelicity 2301996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's super common but things can change so fast!! The end of pregnancy plain sucks and feels like it will never end...but it will! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/38-weeks-and-not-dilated#post-2301976 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:51:17 +0000 wonderstruck 2301976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kiddosc: ahh okay, good to know! Sorry, OP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/38-weeks-and-not-dilated#post-2301975 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:51:07 +0000 Bubbles 2301975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think anything works until the baby is ready! I did ALL the things and nothing worked, I wasn't even the tiniest bit dilated when I was induced at 40+2 for PROM. </p> <p>Hang in there, it won't be long now whatever happens! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/38-weeks-and-not-dilated#post-2301970 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:48:17 +0000 kiddosc 2301970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: If she's not dilated at all, then they can't get a finger in there to sweep membranes. </p> <p>Unfortunately there isn't a whole lot you can do. I wasn't dilated at all at 38 weeks either. At 40 weeks I was dilated just a fingertip, but I went into labor naturally at 40 +2. You'll get there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/38-weeks-and-not-dilated#post-2301904 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 08:53:22 +0000 wonderstruck 2301904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most people I know who have had luck getting labor started with walking/sex/spicy food/whatever were already at least a bit dilated. I didn't dilate at all until labor started at exactly 40 weeks, and none of the tricks out there made any difference. You could ask about a membrane sweep. </p>