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11-06-2012 at 10:59 AM
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What to eat before induction?

For anyone who has been induced or who is having an upcoming induction what did you eat / do you plan on eating before being induced?
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11-06-2012 at 11:05 AM
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I did eat because I knew it would be a while before I could again! I ate lunch at mcds and then on way to hospital I got a milkshake and a fry from chickfila hah you can eat whatever! I was fortunate and never got sick or even nauseous either! good luck!!
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11-06-2012 at 11:05 AM
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My DH talked me into going to an all you can eat Chinese buffet with DD. It was a waste of money, because at that point I couldn't eat a whole lot without feeling super full, and I was too nervous to eat anyway.

ETA: I had to be there at 6am the next morning, and couldn't eat after midnight.
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11-06-2012 at 11:05 AM
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Something you would be okay puking up later..just in case you feel sick from the meds or contractions ..something like PB toast or a protein bar would be good to keep you full for awhile..
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11-06-2012 at 11:07 AM
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Unless you have instructions not to eat, make sure you eat! You will need your strenght, so make sure you eat something that will give you a lot of energy.

You could be in labor for a long time.

I ate before I was induced.
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11-06-2012 at 11:23 AM
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I had a zucchini frittata two hours before I was induced (thanks Mom!!)  I didn't eat again for 17 hours so I'm really glad I ate beforehand.  I threw up, but it was liquid, I didn't blow chunks everywhere.  It might have been worse if I hadn't eaten.
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11-06-2012 at 11:31 AM
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I ate a bowl of cereal around 5 pm before going to the hospital to begin the induction process at 6pm.  Honestly, I was so nervous and excited that it was the only thing I could eat.  I was kicking myself the whole next day, though, because I was starving, not allowed to eat, and had packed a bunch of cooking magazines to flip through during labor---my son wasn't born until 11:24 pm on the day after I went into the hospital for my induction, so I went 30+ hours without food.  If I am induced this time, I will try to eat a normal meal before going in.   
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11-06-2012 at 11:51 AM
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I would definitely eat first! I was at the hospital when I found out I was going to be induced and the first thing they did was order me a big dinner. I couldn't eat a ton, but was very happy as over 18 hours passed before DD was actually born. After DH was instructed to buy me a large reese's and something delicious for dinner Smile
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11-06-2012 at 11:56 AM
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I was told to have something high protein and high fat the night we went in for induction.  We ended up at Red Lobster because I was craving fish.  I did end up throwing up a couple of hours before DD was born, but it was basically liquid. 
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11-06-2012 at 12:02 PM
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If I end up with an induction, I'll probably eat something unhealthy and terrible for me. Why? Because I'll feel like its my last meal and I'll want something tasty!
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11-06-2012 at 12:11 PM
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I go in tomorrow morning to be induced. (Due to my cholestasis) but they told me to eat a light breakfast, nothing heavy like eggs and bacon.  They are starting me on gel first so there is a good chance ill be able to go home and wait for things to happen.  But I think it all depends on how they are going to induce you.  Good luck!
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11-06-2012 at 12:12 PM
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With DD, don't remember what I had. With DS, my water broke but I had no contractions and they were going to start pitocin. Since it all happened mid-afternoon, and I hadn't eaten since lunch and knew it was likely going to be a long time, I asked to get dinner and my doctor said I could. I had a chicken breast, rice, and some green beans. Was going for some protein, some carbs, and bland food. I threw up a lot both times during later stages of labor and pushing, but I knew I needed the food for energy. Didn't want to be puking up anything really strongly flavored or colored (yuck).
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11-06-2012 at 12:23 PM
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I was not induced, my water broke on the day of my scheduled induction.  However, I went in to the hospital at 6:45 am and my son wasn't born until 12:21 am the following morning.  I didn't get to eat the entire time and I was starving!  I did end up throwing up, but with no food, it was only bile.  Honestly, I would have rather thrown up food.  I would suggest some carbs and proteins for energy.
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11-06-2012 at 1:06 PM
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Eat something DELICIOUS!!!! It will be a while before you eat. We ate at Beef O'Brady's and I had a side salad and a grilled chicken wrap with curly fries. I called it 'my last supper'. lol They started me with Cervidil and they said I could eat while on that, but I only ate light. Once they started the Pitocin, it was only ice chips and it was about 16 hours before I ate again so definitely eat something TASTY before going in! :) Good luck!
 
11-06-2012 at 4:00 PM
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When I was induced with DD, we went out to eat on our way to the hospital... We decided to make it our last date night as just a family of two.  DH took me to my favorite restaurant and I ordered my favorite meal.  It's a nice memory for us both to have now. 
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