● You should be careful not to eat too much immediately before the delivery. : Near the date of delivery, the stomach is relaxed and you have a good appetite since the baby moves downward. Therefore, a woman who has moved her belongings to her maiden home or has been on a vacation for the delivery may tend to eat excessively as she is comfortable. However, she should not loosen the tension and be careful about regular habits and weight control until the baby is born.

● Easily digestible foods should be taken. : You should have easily digestible foods toward the expected date of delivery. Reduce the amount of salt and avoid too stimulating or greasy foods since taking not easily digestible foods and having sudden pains may lead to digestive upset or vomiting. You should be careful to have balanced meals concentrating on the foods having enough iron and calcium.

● Take light meals immediately prior to hospitalization. : It takes longer than 12 hours on an average from the pains of childbirth to the delivery in the case of the primary delivery. Inasmuch as physical strength is important for the delivery, take light meals before going to the hospital. You should have a small amount of easily digestible foods since having too much may be rather burdensome.