As many of you may know, nausea during pregnancy and labor can make an exciting experience miserable. The Deluxe and Standard Plus Laborkits include Preggie Pop Drops as an item in the kit. Preggie Pop Drops are hard sour candies that come in lemon, tangerine, raspberry and green apple flavors. These flavors are enjoyable and can assist in relieving nausea when it strikes. Often times nausea can be abaited with a small meal or drink, but because nausea can also make you feel sick to your stomach, you may not want any food at all. Many pregnant women agree that just the taste of something sour or salty helps soothe nausea, especially when they feel too ill to eat a snack or full meal.
During labor, Preggie Pop Drops can also be used (with the consent of your nurse or doctor) to help keep energy up and ease nausea, which unfortunately often creeps in due to the intensity of contractions or because of medications.
So when thinking about what essential items to have on hand while pregnant or getting ready to go to the hospital remember Laborkits are a great way to be prepared!