https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:01:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2310445 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 22:41:01 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2310445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cold pizza from the hospital cafeteria. I had an unplanned induction due to pre-e and had to get something in my stomach before they started. I didn't have many options though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309816 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:10:50 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2309816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was induced unexpectedly but my last meal was my thanksgiving dinner! I guess that might be too heavy before induction but maybe a mini version? Like a hot turkey sandwich from Wawa if you have Wawa! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309802 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 18:38:55 +0000 simplyfelicity 2309802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I actually didn't eat dinner beforehand (the doctor didn't tell me to!) so the nurses brought me dinner before I was induced (I can't remember what it was.) I did end up throwing up but it had been so long from induction until then that I am sure it was just labor related. I didn't eat until 36 hours later and was FAMISHED! The nurses brought me two turkey sandwiches.<br /> I would eat something filling without being too heavy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309678 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 12:54:47 +0000 macintosh 2309678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The last thing I ate before my morning induction was probably oatmeal. Once admitted I was only allowed to have clear liquids and I was starving after a few hours! I took a zofran before I got there and wasn't and more nauseous than "normal" during labor. DS wasn't born til almost 2 am. The brought me a ham sandwich after I was stitched up 😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309636 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 11:42:54 +0000 photojane 2309636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a morning induction, but I wasn't allowed to eat after midnight so we went out to dinner the night before with my whole family. I really wanted Applebee's wings for who knows what reason. I made sure to get dessert too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309624 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 10:46:15 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2309624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was scheduled for an evening induction so I ate homemade mac n cheese for dinner. It was filling and easy on my stomach. Good luck :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309496 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 06:18:55 +0000 hellobeeboston 2309496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had two fried eggs with mozzarella cheese on toast. Wish I had had more protein! I was hungry too soon! I had an induction with misoprostol though, so I got to eat again at noon!! Had chix salad wrap. Didn't puke, but felt like it at 1 or 2 points.... Don't think I pooped this time. I did last time :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309494 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 06:11:58 +0000 brady80 2309494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a banana. I wasn't in labor long before I had an emergency csection. But I never felt nauseous and didn't eat until the following day. I do wish I had more to drink. I was so thirsty after the section and they wouldn't let me drink for a few hours </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309245 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:25:05 +0000 youboots 2309245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pickle: depending on how you handle the induction you may puke/poop during labor. I did both. Keep that in mind. Don't try anything new or spicy IMO </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309244 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:23:02 +0000 youboots 2309244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: good call. This was my plan.</p> <p>I had a scheduled induction on a Wednesday and had reservations at my favorite restaurant that night. I would have had steak, potatoes, some kind of veggies and bread. Sadly I had an unplanned induction 4 days early. So I did not get the chance to choose. I had waffles and bacon.</p> <p>Something filling and high in protein an induction is a marathon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309239 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:12:47 +0000 MaisyMay 2309239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I let DH pick and he wanted BBQ. Such a terrible idea! I am diabetic and this drove up my blood sugar to the point that I was immediately on insulin and saline, with monitors, so no walking around at all. It was 37 hours from the start of the induction to having a baby, with no eating. He doesn't get to choose this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309229 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:02:41 +0000 travellingbee 2309229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No clue as I wasn't induced but I just wanted to say Ahhhhhhhhh! I'm so excited for you!!!! Can't wait to meet baby girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309201 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 16:30:46 +0000 LAZB 2309201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With DS I didn't know I was going to have him when I did, the doctor sent me straight to the hospital from an appointment, so I didn't eat anything.<br /> With DD I knew they wouldn't let me eat, so after my water broke, we stopped at Whataburger on the way to the hospital and I got a burger and onion rings. I don't think they were a good idea, though, I had terrible heartburn during labor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309018 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 13:30:08 +0000 CakeLady 2309018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a scheduled c-section. I actually ate a soft/liquid diet and no meat/dairy for 24 hours then nothing for 12 hours before. I heard it could really help with gas issues and bowel movements post-section. For dinner I had veggie Pho and a mango smoothie. It seemed to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309014 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 13:27:02 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2309014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I might be induced this coming week and my plan is to eat little to nothing... I labored two+ days last time without eating because I was scared of vomiting.. And this time I just have a screwy stomach. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2309010 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 13:24:39 +0000 Meridian 2309010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now I really wish I could remember what we ate that night because I have NO idea!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308960 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:34:30 +0000 gingerbebe 2308960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whatever that is solid that you know will sit well in your system. I had Jack in the Box (induction that went to emergency c-section). I did puke in the OR and that was gross but I'm glad I had something in my system bc it was a long 36-38 hours between my induction starting and going to recovery and then I was only allowed clear liquids for like 12 hours. Burgers and fries wouldn't be good for everyone but I knew they made my weird stomach feel better during pregnancy so I went with it. I would just stay away from anything acidic or spicy because that might hurt real bad coming back. I will likely have an RCS next time bc of my pelvis shape so I will definitely have to plan something amazing next time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308957 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:32:33 +0000 nana87 2308957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My induction was spur of the moment so there was no planning involved. I think I had like a yogurt and granola bar that dh brought me when he raced to get to the hospital before they started. I think my ob also told me to eat in between cervidil and pitocin--I think I had a bagel with cream cheese then? Not such great options! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308954 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:28:40 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2308954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had this delicious super filling, protien packed yet still light tex mex salad at Chili's. I wish I remember the name but it was delicious! I also ate a banana in secret right before they started the pitocin that morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308843 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:11:09 +0000 Bubbles 2308843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it was some sort of pre packaged sandwich that DH bought for me to eat in the hospital once they'd started the cervadil. My induction wasn't planned though or it would have been something better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308778 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:30:24 +0000 sungirl 2308778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ate spaghetti. I'm glad I had something filling because I couldn't come in until mid morning because there were no beds and by the time I got to eat again it had been over 24 hours and I was starved! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308736 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:16:31 +0000 LuLu Mom 2308736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD1: before being induced I had a breakfast sandwich and granola bar, I was so nervous I threw it up making for a long day/night of an empty stomach. </p> <p>DD2: the night before my C-section I had a big ole meal because I knew I wouldn't be eating for awhile. I had steak, mac &amp; cheese, and dessert. And then I woke up at 4 in the morning (my cut off time) for a protein bar </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308717 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:05:52 +0000 blackbird 2308717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With E: we went out for italian food. I had chicken parmesan.<br /> With T: we went out for lunch and I had a chicago dog and fries :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308716 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:05:10 +0000 snowjewelz 2308716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We checked in at 8pm; had a big Korean feast! So glad I ate b/c I couldn't eat for like the next 27 hrs :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308710 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:02:16 +0000 BSB 2308710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My Dr checked me at around 9am and after the the decision to induce was decided (after checking the nicu), she told me to eat a good breakfast. I can't remember what I ate but I did take a picture of it. Let me see if i can find it.</p> <p>ETA: picture is just the aftermath of what I ate so I won't post it here. ;) I had some white toast, a cinnamon bun, Apple slices, yogurt parfait, watermelon and some Cheerios (without milk). I wanted to eat things that wouldn't upset my stomach and wouldn't make me nauseous, so I stayed away from fatty meats and dairy products. (I was eating those foods while in the hospital and leading up my induction... Didn't want to eat anything I would regret.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308693 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:51:05 +0000 ChelseaRose 2308693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Cheesecake Factory for dinner the night before my c-section. I did throw up the next day, but it was about 24 hours later and by that time the only thing in my stomach was the apple juice and jello that I had in the hospital. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308685 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:45:39 +0000 Alivoo01 2308685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I went out to a steakhouse. It was so good! They even gave us complimentary dessert as a congratulatory present! </p> <p>I was fine the next day and during my L&amp;D. At least I wasn't hungry even when they fed DH two meals during my labor! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308676 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:39:28 +0000 MtnBiker 2308676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>baked ziti. They did not let me eat once they admitted me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308675 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:39:11 +0000 Mamasig 2308675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had c sections but honestly I don't remember and never thought about it! But I guess I would go with something filling since it may be a while before you eat again. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-you-eat-before-your-induction-or-scheduled-c-section#post-2308672 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:37:46 +0000 lovehoneybee 2308672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had Chinese food and I regretted it big-time. In retrospect I wish I'd gone with something like pancakes.</p> <p>Good luck!!! </p>