Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour
I used Endura during my 4 and a half labour - and really felt like I needed it due to the pace of things (and an early vomit !?!). I've also supported a couples of births where I have brought this along with me for the woman. Both of these births were *unremarkable* with mums birthing normally with no intervention etc with reasonably fast labours; 6 and 9hours. Kristin CBE Naturopath From: "Helen and Graham" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labourDate: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:31:34 +1100 Thanks for the replies about the sports drinks in labour howeverI must say I am still a bit confused. I will have to do some more research I think Helen - Original Message - From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour I believe in the value ofdrinks with electrolytes, not just water. Commonly used things areherb tea and honey, their own labour aide, juice, or sports drinks - one that I have used myself and seen recommended by others is Endura which has electrolytes and magnesium, lemon lime flavour is preferred and obtainable in a powder form in a tub for approx $30 at the health food shop or chemist. I haven't seen any evidence on it but to me it makes sense, we don't perform other physical activities for long periods and expect our bodies to keep functioning wellon just water and without sustenance, muscles continue to need energy and electrolytes to contract. If there are not studies done on it can you compare with studies on athletes? - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etcwhen in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelledby doctors as a "fail to progress" has got to be worth a tryas long asit is evidence based. Helen__ NOD32 1911 (20061208) Information __This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.http://www.eset.comAdvertisement: Fresh jobs daily. Stop waiting for the newspaper. Search Now! www.seek.com.au -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.
[ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour
Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a fail to progress has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen
Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour
I believe in the value of drinks with electrolytes, not just water. Commonly used things are herb tea and honey, their own labour aide, juice, or sports drinks - one that I have used myself and seen recommended by others is Endura which has electrolytes and magnesium, lemon lime flavour is preferred and obtainable in a powder form in a tub for approx $30 at the health food shop or chemist. I haven't seen any evidence on it but to me it makes sense, we don't perform other physical activities for long periods and expect our bodies to keep functioning well on just water and without sustenance, muscles continue to need energy and electrolytes to contract. If there are not studies done on it can you compare with studies on athletes? - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a fail to progress has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen
Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour
Hi Helen, Have you heard of EmPact Sports Drink produced by Mannatech? Unlike popular sports drinks that offer minimal benefits and trigger the release of insulin, Mannatech's EM.PACT® is formulated specifically to help provide biochemicals for your body to increase oxygen uptake capacity and reduce blood lactate levels, allowing an increase in workout intensity and duration, to help you perform in peak condition. Here is a product infomation page which explains the benefits: http://www.mannapages.com/sharethegift/AUS/PRDpdf/AUS193.pdf The Mannatech products are widely researched, and are well known for their glyconutrient supplements. Here are a few of the research links, I haven't looked, but would compare a labouring woman to a marathon runner/athleit :) http://www.glycoexpert.com/ http://www.glycoresearch.com/ http://www.livingsugars.com/index.htm I have been having a drink of this since I gave birth a couple of weeks ago and feel it always boosts my energy levels,it was especially good after labour when I was so exhausted! I hope this helps, if you would like more info, I have stacks of sites I can email you, and I also know some people that are very up to date with their research on glyconutritional health. Kind Regards, Rachael - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a fail to progress has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen __ NOD32 1.1725 (20060825) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour
Where do you buy it and how much does it cost, I am wary of commercial sports drinks because of the amount of sugar in them and the insulin dumping that occurs. Andrea On 09/12/2006, at 11:58 AM, Dan Rachael Austin wrote: Hi Helen, Have you heard of EmPact Sports Drink produced by Mannatech? Unlike popular sports drinks that offer minimal benefits and trigger the release of insulin, Mannatech’s EM•PACT® is formulated specifically to help provide biochemicals for your body to increase oxygen uptake capacity and reduce blood lactate levels, allowing an increase in workout intensity and duration, to help you perform in peak condition. Here is a product infomation page which explains the benefits: http://www.mannapages.com/sharethegift/AUS/PRDpdf/AUS193.pdf The Mannatech products are widely researched, and are well known for their glyconutrient supplements. Here are a few of the research links, I haven't looked, but would compare a labouring woman to a marathon runner/athleit :) http://www.glycoexpert.com/ http://www.glycoresearch.com/ http://www.livingsugars.com/index.htm I have been having a drink of this since I gave birth a couple of weeks ago and feel it always boosts my energy levels,it was especially good after labour when I was so exhausted! I hope this helps, if you would like more info, I have stacks of sites I can email you, and I also know some people that are very up to date with their research on glyconutritional health. Kind Regards, Rachael - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a fail to progress has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen __ NOD32 1.1725 (20060825) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour
Hi Andrea, You can buy directly from the company. If you go to www.mannatech.com then click on products, then click on shopping cart. It is $52 as an associate (meaning you have to join) or $63 as a retail customer. Unless you are buying lots of product regularly, it probably isn't worth being a member. The sugar is a complex of 8 essential sugars, not cane sugar. They are vital for cellular health. There is heaps of info on the web sites I listed earlier, to much for me to go into detail just here. The research on glyconutrients has won nobel prizes :) so plenty of evidenced based stuff to search for. Rachael - Original Message - From: Andrea Quanchi To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Where do you buy it and how much does it cost, I am wary of commercial sports drinks because of the amount of sugar in them and the insulin dumping that occurs. Andrea On 09/12/2006, at 11:58 AM, Dan Rachael Austin wrote: Hi Helen, Have you heard of EmPact Sports Drink produced by Mannatech? Unlike popular sports drinks that offer minimal benefits and trigger the release of insulin, Mannatech’s EM•PACT® is formulated specifically to help provide biochemicals for your body to increase oxygen uptake capacity and reduce blood lactate levels, allowing an increase in workout intensity and duration, to help you perform in peak condition. Here is a product infomation page which explains the benefits: http://www.mannapages.com/sharethegift/AUS/PRDpdf/AUS193.pdf The Mannatech products are widely researched, and are well known for their glyconutrient supplements. Here are a few of the research links, I haven't looked, but would compare a labouring woman to a marathon runner/athleit :) http://www.glycoexpert.com/ http://www.glycoresearch.com/ http://www.livingsugars.com/index.htm I have been having a drink of this since I gave birth a couple of weeks ago and feel it always boosts my energy levels,it was especially good after labour when I was so exhausted! I hope this helps, if you would like more info, I have stacks of sites I can email you, and I also know some people that are very up to date with their research on glyconutritional health. Kind Regards, Rachael - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a fail to progress has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen __ NOD32 1.1725 (20060825) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com __ NOD32 1.1725 (20060825) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour
If they like Lucozade that is even better because it not only is high in sugar for energy but also replaces salts and minerals. I always recommend to my clients that they take an energy drink to labour and give their birth companion instructions to alternate it with water. I think that is part of the reason that calmbirth couples do so well and the women are hardly tired at all. Listening to bodies is so important. When you think about it athletes would never consider runing a race without water or an energy drink. They also know how to look after their bodies. regards Di Gardner - Original Message - From: Helen and Graham To: ozmidwifery Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 9:38 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Use of sports drinks in labour Is anyone recommending women use sports drinks such as Poweraid etc when in labour? I have read some good evidence to suggest it is better than water in long labours but don't have the source at my fingertipsinterested in your thoughts/findings. I figure anything that can help keep a woman from tiring and being labelled by doctors as a fail to progress has got to be worth a try as long as it is evidence based. Helen
