Nutrition and hydration in labour
- 1 November 1996
- journal article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in British Journal of Midwifery
- Vol. 4 (11) , 568-572
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.1996.4.11.568
Abstract
The policy of restricting oral intake during labour is well established in many maternity units. However, researchers are now questioning the wisdom of this practice. Midwives who are based within labour suites are becoming increasingly aware of the implications of restricting intake during the intrapartum period.Keywords
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