https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 09:53:33 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-mamas-snacks-drinks-during-labour#post-2109325 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 14:21:20 +0000 Cherrybee 2109325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Atkins bars! I stocked up on Atkins treats and I was so glad I did. I only drank water but the odd diet lemonade wont hurt I'm sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-mamas-snacks-drinks-during-labour#post-2109057 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 02:07:13 +0000 stratosphere 2109057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ended up only laboring for a few hours before I had an emergency c-section (my placenta abrupted during an external cephalic version to turn my breech baby), so I don't have the most on-point experience for you. That said, I had fruit (a few plums and apricots--it was stone fruit season!) and string cheese. I think the fruit is good for the energy it provides and it's so easy on the stomach--even going into surgery an hour after eating it, no one was worried when I told them my "lunch" had been fruit.</p> <p>Also, fruit didn't spike my blood sugar too badly. Bread and any processed carbs (pasta, etc.) are always what did that for me. My baby had no problems whatsoever related to GD or blood sugar. Hugs! GD is a pain! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gd-mamas-snacks-drinks-during-labour#post-2109000 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 22:40:06 +0000 Kemma 2109000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Does anybody have any suggestions for GD-friendly snacks to have on hand during labour? I want to be prepared in case I have another long labour but don't want to be dumping a pile of sugar into my body right on the home stretch.</p> <p>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! </p>