World Doula Week - Favorite Birth Food and Fuel
- Hannah Norton
- May 8
- 2 min read
World Doula Week: Favorite Birth Food and Fuel
When I support a mama during her labor, I know I need energy in order to do so. Believe it or not, one full end of my doula bag is filled with snacks and personal items.
What are some of my favorites?
Coffee is a definite must - and not just any coffee will do. Often hospital coffee is not quite as strong as I like it and may have been sitting on the burner for a while. Enter my stainless steel french press travel mug. It is one of my favorite splurges for my doula bag. I carry a ziplock of freshly ground coffee, and when I need a bit of energy, I just pull out my mug and ask for a cup of hot water - in just a few minutes, I have freshly brewed coffee! Amazing!
When it comes to filling the calorie void, I rarely have time for more than a quick snack. My go to grab to fuel is RX Bars (or their off brand at Aldi - the Maxx Bars). These bars have a simple 7-9 ingredients and their primary protein sources is egg whites. They often work well as a quick partial meal replacement or a midnight snack.
Whether the birth is long or short, I take strides to make sure my body has what it needs throughout the process.
What are your favorite labor snacks?
(PS - my favorite for mamas are honey sticks - fast absorption of sugars and a quick pick me up without adding too much bulk to the belly!)
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