kind of a dumb question :)

[mommariffic]

I know that a lot of people have snacks/meals for the midwives


What the heck should I buy? I jokingly said to my DH that we'd leave menus for Indian and Thai out with a $50 bill, but seriously? Do I get a veggie or fruit platter? Make sandwiches? Have frozen burritos?

I don't know why I'm so stuck on this, but I need ideas!

[MommaKitten21]

We made chilli in a crock pot while I was in early labor with ds, but then when I got in the birth pool, I was craving some pizza! So we ordered pizza as well

We just made sure we had plenty of different drinks in the fridge, different munch-y type snacks, and then had the crock pot going.

[aloneinid]

My midwives are vegetarian so I had to make sure we had vegetarian food in the house. I ended up consulting with a friend who is vegan and she suggested Amy's frozen burritos. I stocked the freezer with them and then just made sure we had fruits, veggies, and nuts available. My midwife was only here for 3 hours and didn't even eat or drink anything.

[paintedfire]

Subbing.

[HeatherB]

Quick frozen things are a good idea. I've always wanted and planned for fresh foods, but if you go into labor suddenly, you may do so just when you've eaten the last apple and the last bit of bread! I generally have just planned for what *I* wanted, made sure there was plenty, and invited attendants to have whatever they need. My one rule is that no one eats in the room where I am, so I have no idea if they actually ate.

If you do like to cook, I think having things on hand to make while you're in early labor (assuming you know you are and have the time!) is a great idea. Or have something in the freezer that can be thrown in the oven for everyone to enjoy at the end.

[lyshy]

I have been wondering the same thing. I think I will ask my MW today if she has any preferances as to what she would like.

[kcparker]

My birth sort of snuck up on me (walked home from work and got in the door at 5:25, baby born at 8), and my midwives ended up eating some of the pizza that I told my husband to order because I was ravenously hungry (but was far enough into labor that I couldn't think of toppings to put on the pie). My sister was with us for the birth, and she told me afterwards that she thought it was very strange that I kept fretting about how I had planned to make some quickbread before the midwives came so that they'd have something to snack on. The advice to bake a loaf of bread during early labor got stuck in my head, and I didn't admit to myself that early labor had come and gone before I ever left my office. What can I say? Some women get crabby or give up in transition, and some of us just lose touch with reality.

The midwives will probably eat just about anything you put out. Mine were very gracious about our offerings and even saved me the last piece of pizza. Remember, they are there to help you, not for a social call, so don't sweat the hostessing too much. Have something on hand for them that you can stand to smell (maybe not the time for fried onions), that you and others might want to eat too, and that won't make anybody have smelly gas later in the day.

[mommariffic]

Okay.
I think I'll make a pitcher of iced tea with lemon and I have some flat bread in the freezer I can defrost and leave out with cheese + some chick pea and other cold salads


That makes me drool too, so we can all share

[CoopersMommy0308]

I didn't even know I was supposed to provide food for the MW!!! Yikes! Guess I better ask her at our next prenatal. Thanks for posting this.

[Theoretica]

This never occurred to me either! Please continue sharing ideas

[HeatherB]

It's not required, but it is a thoughtful gesture, especially in the case of a long labor.

[leavemealone]

I have had two home births and didn't have specific snacks/food on hand for the MWs. The only food item I was requested to have on hand was protein that was quick to prepare for me. We always have some kind of food that's quick and decently healthy to eat. We also live 1/2 mile from a 24 hour grocery so that was available to us. I wouldn't worry too much b/c chances are you will have something in your house she can eat. I would think that if she has a very restricted diet (gluten free, etc) then she would bring her own snacks.