Keep seeing women mention sucking on ice chips in pregnancy videos and now in some labour stories also. Matlab what is the actual reason behind it? Just curious.
Since I had a C-section, I was kept on fasting for hours and my mouth was terribly dry. The nurses gave me ice chips to suck on, and it was the most amazing feeling. It gently hydrated me without making me feel sick.
It's just a simple way to get some relief and hydration when you feel nauseous. God has made our bodies so capable, so stay positive and keep your mind calm during this beautiful journey.
Ice chips are commonly given in the hospital during labor because drinking liquids can sometimes cause nausea or vomiting, which is risky if an emergency procedure is needed. Of course, always follow your doctor or nurse's instructions on what you can consume.
In the hospital, they gave me ice chips during labor, but my MIL was very skeptical because she thought "thanda paani" would give me a cold! But actually, they are just to keep your mouth moist when you aren't allowed to drink full glasses of water.
During my active labor, the hospital staff only allowed me to suck on ice chips instead of drinking water. It really saved me from feeling super dehydrated and dry-mouthed when I wasn't allowed to drink anything else.
