01/30/2026
Labor asks a lot of the body. Energy, hydration, and minerals are used constantly as contractions build and progress.
Having simple, familiar snacks on hand can help support steady energy without overwhelming digestion. Think fluids, gentle carbohydrates, protein, and fats that work together to sustain you through long hours of work and into early recovery.
There is no perfect snack list. What matters most is choosing foods you already tolerate well and can eat in small amounts when needed.
Save this for packing your hospital or birth center bag, or share with someone preparing for birth.