Ellysia, actually, there is a very small risk of aspiration if it is a GA emergency c-section but these days, newer technology, the risk is even more small to the point that it is negligible. BUT to be on the safe side, some doctors do restrict moms from eating or even drinking during labour. Erm, however, if no drink and no food, labouring mother tend to tire more easily, labour may stall or mother may need forceps/vacuum during the pushing stage. In long labours, nurses and doctors actually encourage mothers to dirnk milo and eat digestive biscuits cos they recognise the value of food and drink. If you are concerned, best is to clear with your doctor. Personally, I don't think I will clearing with my doctor cos dun want to put him in a spot esp if he falls into the category that he doesn't want moms to eat. but I will only drink clear liquids, and eat digestive biscuits, plain porridge. nothing fiberious, nothing hard to digest.