METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION: We included randomized trials comparing a policy of
less-restrictive food intake with a policy of more restrictive food intake during labor. The …

Background Recent studies have shown that consumption of date fruits during pregnancy
and also postpartum period might affect some pregnancy outcomes. We performed an …

Background Labour is a period of significant physical activity. The importance of
carbohydrate intake to improve outcome has been recognised in sports medicine and …

Background: Labor duration is one of the factors affecting the pregnancy outcome. Objective
of the present study is to determine the effect of honey saffron syrup on the labor progression …

Impact of Giving Mix Juice Drinks on Blood Glucose Levels and Maternity Fitness. Mix Juice
is a mixture of fruits, nuts, and honey so it contains a lot of glucose and fructose. Glucose in …

Abstract Background & Aims: Delivery is a painful event, and the management of labor pain
is of utmost importance. The present study aimed to assess the effects of the oral …

Objective To investigate the effect of oral carbohydrate at 2 h before elective cesarean
section on postoperative recovery indicators such as the time to colostrum and vaginal …

Background: Labor is painful phenomenon and management of labor pain has particular
importance. For labor pain management pharmacological and non-pharmacological …

BACKGROUND: Carbohydrate intake during physical exercise improves muscle
performance and decreases fatigue. We hypothesized that carbohydrate intake during labor …

Energy imbalance in delivery can inhibit the action of glycolytic enzymes and interfere with
chemical reactions in muscle cells. These nuisances may interfere with uterine contractions …