Chocolate power: could a sweet treat speed up labor?

NCT ID NCT07375836

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether eating 50 grams of milk chocolate during labor can shorten the second stage (pushing). Researchers will compare 180 healthy pregnant women who eat the chocolate to those who do not. The goal is to see if a simple energy boost can make labor faster and safer.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: milk chocolate (50 grams, 25-30% cocoa)
What this could lead to: If it works, eating chocolate during labor could be a simple, pleasant way to shorten the pushing stage and reduce the need for medical interventions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. The effect may be small or nonexistent, and chocolate might cause nausea or heartburn in some women.

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LABOR PREGNANCY SECOND STAGE OF LABOR

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