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Add to My Stories Outdated: ‘Nil by mouth’ policies during labour are not necessary (Posed by model) Women should be allowed to eat and drink what they want during labour, according to researchers. Outdated ideas about restricting consumption of food and drink should be consigned to the history books, they say. Although attitudes are changing, some maternity wards still insist on ‘nil by mouth’ policies for women who may spend many hours in labour.

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