I've never labored or delivered in a hospital, but I have many friends who have. They all say that this is true. They were denied food and drink except for crushed ice. They had to have an IV instead of eating or drinking.
Hospitals will say this is because of the potential risk of having to go in the operating room, but I really think it's because they don't want to have to clean up any puke....not like not eating is going to help that. Either way, it's bogus and abusive in my eyes.
If I found myself in that situation, I would eat anyway. What can they honestly do about it? Pack lots of food in your hospital overnight bag!
Hospitals will say this is because of the potential risk of having to go in the operating room, but I really think it's because they don't want to have to clean up any puke....not like not eating is going to help that. Either way, it's bogus and abusive in my eyes.
If I found myself in that situation, I would eat anyway. What can they honestly do about it? Pack lots of food in your hospital overnight bag!