Comments on: Healthy, Natural Pregnancy: “Labor-Aid” Recipe

By: Jen @ Eating my Vegetables

Jen @ Eating my Vegetables — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:38:22 +0000

This sounds kinda like the homemade gatorade I make for my hubby - only I just add a lot of high mineral salt. I avoid buying most brands of calcium just because they can cause problems, and EmergenC has some fake sugars in it, though I may grab that in a pinch. Cal-Mag is good for helping muscles relax though, so I'll have to find a source I feel comfortable with.
Thanks for the post!

By: Make Your Own Natural Labor and Birth Kit — Wellness Mama

Make Your Own Natural Labor and Birth Kit — Wellness Mama — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:58:56 +0000

[...] Homemade Gatorade or Labor Ade (here’s a great recipe) [...]

By: kristin

kristin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:47:22 +0000

Thanks for posting this recipe; I will be trying it in August when this baby comes! I'm planning another waterbirth at home, so I can just get all the ingredients ahead of time. I sucked down some Gatorade last time - which worked ok, but this seems much better.

I'd also like to recommend red raspberry leaf tea from week 37-during labor. It works your uterus muscles to get them in shape for the real deal contractions. I've read to brew an extra-strength jug to drink during labor, and that baby will pop right out :)

By: emily

emily — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:51:51 +0000

how far in advance do you think you could make this and have it keep in the fridge? i'm due with my first baby tomorrow, so i don't know how long my labor tends to be. i want to be prepared but not waste ingredients! thanks so much for the info!

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:26:26 +0000

I'm due in June (in FL) so I LOVE the popsicle idea! I also agree with the previous comments on coconut water! I have a hard time with sugary drinks, and it's probably a good idea to have different options stocked in the fridge in case I have an aversion to something. Reading 'Ina May's Guide to Childbirth' completely changed my perspective on pregnancy and birth even though I was already naturally minded. I had a lot of anxiety and fear with my first pregnancy and after I read that book I felt so empowered. I have inspiring/positive quotes from it and other sources all around to flood out all the negative images, stories, etc that brainwashed me growing up into thinking I couldn't birth my own baby! I also used Hypnobabies. I didn't have a class around me, so I just ordered the self study kit. It's amazing! Also great to help you relax during pregnancy especially if you have a diva toddler keeping you crazy all day! I was skeptical at first because I had a skewed view of hypnosis, but it's basically teaching yourself deep relaxation and visualizing a positive birth like mentioned above. Thanks for the recipe!

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Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:56:28 +0000

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Tara Bloom and Brio Birth, Jo Garrett. Jo Garrett said: This sounds yummy. :) http://fb.me/UY4MJ38w [...]

By: Adrenal Fatigue: Help and Resources for Healing | Keeper of the Home

Adrenal Fatigue: Help and Resources for Healing | Keeper of the Home — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:02:44 +0000

[...] drinks to boost your body: Homemade Egg Nog (very simple, I make a similar recipe often) and this electrolyte drink (intended to drink while in labor, but it works for any old time). Water with some lemon juice (a [...]

By: Christan

Christan — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:04:29 +0000

Hmmm, my midwife just gave me my list of things to have and a gatorade drink was on the list. Yuck. I may have to give this one a try and see how I like it. I'm due in 8 weeks with my 4th so gonna browse around your site some more and see what I can find!

By: How to Tell if it’s Labor & Other Tips « The Joy of This

How to Tell if it’s Labor & Other Tips « The Joy of This — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:49:02 +0000

[...] Eat at home while you still have the desire to do so. Once you’re at the hospital eating is not an option, clear liquids are okay(unless you’re having an epidural, then it’s ice chips ONLY). My favorite drink is this fantastic labor-aide found here. [...]

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:39:02 +0000

@JJ, You would be welcome to post a part of the article, JJ, so long as you don't post the entire thing, and that you give proper credit with a link to the full article. Thanks for asking! :)