No need for women to fast in labour

NEW YORK (Reuters Health, Megan Brooks) - There is no reason why pregnant women at low risk for complications during delivery should be denied fluids and food during labor, a new Cochrane research review concludes. (January 20, 2010)

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Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth

 
ASAC's Mission
ASAC - About ASAC
Edmonton's Association for Safe Alternatives in Childbirth was formed in 1979 as a consumer group concerned with choices in childbirth. ASAC believes that every parent has the right to:
  • choose their caregiver
  • access midwifery care
  • support of other health and medical professionals
  • continued provision of care from a primary caregiver throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond
  • make informed decisions
  • comprehensive current information on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and associated issues
  • be treated with respect for choices made
  • childbirth with dignity
  • family-centered maternity care