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Castor oil

I'm 38 wks and 4 days, I'm over being pregnant and ready to have my baby boy. I've heard taking castor oil will help induce labor but give u bad diherra I would hate to take it and have the runs for no reason. Do you think it would be a good or bad idea?
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Its a 50/50 I've seen it work for some and not for others. Try prim rose oil tablets. U take em a few times a day vaginally to soften cervix. All natural oil no chemicals.
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Definitely a bad idea all it is is an extremely strong laxative the aim is to upset your stomach so much that it stimulates your uterus causing contractions, totally not worth it especially if your body isn't ready yet it won't do a thing.... Google other options anything is better than this. Good luck :)
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I dont see how waiting a week more will hurt. Im pretty sure a lot of girls are over being pregnant youre not the only one.
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Bad idea gun. Your body will tell you when you're ready. Plus it's healthy and beneficial to your baby to go 40 weeks. I was so over being pregnant but I waited and after 56 hours of labor I swear once I pushed him out I could kick and jump and I didn't even tear down there because my body was ripped :)
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