Should I feed the midwives at a home birth? And if so, what?

[FillyjonkisCALM]

This is oddly niggling me

Last time I was transfered due to a Reason, but I DID get very worried that they might not be eating, also that they would think me rude if I ate in front of them and forgot to offer them food (yes I know this is a bit silly but I am odd at these times. I only polish my taps about once every 2 years-the week before I give birth...)

I expect they will bring sandwiches, but should I have biscuits in? And will they actually eat them, or just wave them away politely? Should I just leave them on a plate with a sign saying "please help yourself?" but then my MOTHER will eat them all...

Thoughts?

yes, that's the bit.

Golly, you're quick aren't you...has your dp considered training in midwifery just in case?

only on mn would soemone get anxious about what to feed someone when they are givign birth

oder a pizza

I think you should plan a 4 course sit down dinner. Figure if your in labor long enough it could be done.

Maybe if there's a few home births in your area that night, you could have a progressive dinner - 1st stage and starter at your house, transition and a little amuse bouche at another, second stage and main at a third.....

Progressive dinners are so fun! But then wouldn't everyone give birth at the same house. I can see it. 10 women all holding hands while the midwife runs from one to the other as babies shoot out everywhere.

Worth it if there's a really delicious pudding......