DD was on the drip over night. On morphine over night I think. She didn't wake through the first night in pain, but TBH I was 5 months pregnant & it was 5 years ago now. Preggy brain doesn't seem to absorb much for me.

Not sure on the soft drink. I don't remember them encouraging it. But its something to bribe with if they are worried about swallowing. I rarely allow fizzy & especially not coke, but when there's a risk of dehydration I'll resort to absolutely anything. & given that fizzy is such a treat in this house (as are cordial & juice), it usually works pretty well

Icy poles are good for the pain too