Nourishing Labour Aid Drink for Birth
This nourishing labour aid drink for birth is packed with electrolytes, natural sugars, sodium and Vitamin C to keep you energised during labour.
Equipment
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Citrus squeezer
- 1 Jug
Ingredients
- 2 cups Coconut water
- 1 cup Water
- 1 Lemon (juice of)
- 1 Lime (juice of)
- 1 tbsp Honey (unrefined, organic is best)
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
Instructions
- Add coconut water and water to jug and stir.
- Add in squeezed lemon and stir.
- Repeat step 2 with the lime.
- Add in honey and sea salt and stir until well combined.
- Serve cooled as a drink or as ice cubes to consume in the middle to last stages of labour.
Notes
Depending on how much you like coconut water, you can adjust the coconut/water ratio as you please. If you are not a fan of coconut water, then I would suggest adding one cup of coconut water and two cups of water.
The same goes for the lemon and lime. I like adding one lemon and one lime, but you can adjust the amount according to your preference. As long as you are getting the benefits from both or either citrus fruit, then that is what matters most.
If you do not have honey on hand or prefer another natural sweetener, you can opt for maple syrup or agave syrup.
If you do not have sea salt, you can use himalayan salt. I would stay clear from table salt because of the artificial sodium.
Some women like to add trace mineral or electrolyte drops to the recipe for extra electrolytes. You can add these in if you choose, but the coconut water is a natural source of electrolytes.