Supplies that get used - Page 2

[nstewart]

Originally Posted by mothercat 

A question about foods after birth. Anyone using chocolate milk immediately after the birth?

Linda,

Midwife
 

I hadn't thought of that, but it sounds like an awesome idea!  I know that chocolate milk is one of the best things to have for post-workout recovery and I've never had a harder workout than giving birth!

[amlikam]

Actually post delivery with DD the midwife asked if I liked chocolate milk and if I'd like some. This was in a hospital and I thought it was a rather odd question, even though I drank it like crazy during pregnancy. During my current pregnancy chocolate milk is often my cure for morning sickness: the chocolate picks up my dropping sugar levels and the protein shot combination often helps to reset me (usually helping me to eat more food).
Thanks for mentioning it and helping me to figure out such an "odd" part of my previous birth!

[mothercat]

Which is precisely why I keep it stocked at the birth center and tell moms to get at least one small container for their homebirth. The carbs help to bring up the blood sugar in the short term and the protein helps to keep the blood sugar stable until mom can get other food. I have been doing this for at least 2 years and out of about 100 births only 2 women have gotten the post-birth shakes and a dose or two of Rescue Remedy took care of that. The women just feel so much better.

In other cultures they have traditional immediate post birth food that has a similar protein and carb ratio. I have had women from Mexico use hot chocolate with a sprinkle of cayenne. And a woman from India who used sticky rice balls, mixed with honey, chopped nuts and dried fruit. So, it isn't so much the chocolate milk as it is simple carbs and protein.

Amlikam, I am glad to hear that your midwife is on top of things.

Linda Midwife
 

[CookAMH]

Great idea, I'll add this to my arsenal. (chocolate milk)