Castor oil?

[sally1432]

had anyone tried castor oil!? Where do you buy it? Is there a certain kind? How do you use it?

[cinnyshell]

Actually castor oil CAN and most likely WILL pass through the placenta as its a laxative. It is not proven to start labor. In fact the only thing it is proven to do is cause extreme discomfort, nausea,diarrhea and cramping. It also isnt proven to harm baby or mom but it is recommended that you avoid it.

[kllara15]

http://trimestertalk.com/castor-oil-induction-taste-measures-information/

[Ashcrack]

There are studies I did my research for weeks and there is no proven studies that it passes the placenta. So no.

[mummy_times_2]

Yeah it doesn't pass through the placenta it actually doesn't even get digested it sits in your intestines.

[Ashcrack]

******* oil does NOT pass through the placenta. It also did not cause meconiuma with my daughter. I took 2 oz with 4 oz of orange juice. It doesn't work for everyone. But it did for me. I was only 1 cm dialated and 60% effaced

[Miszydd]

I would say don't do it lol... I took some about 3 days ago... And it didn't do a thing for me, but hey everyone is different lol. I was sick in every shape and form. If you do it keep hydrated!!!! So drink water!!! Constantly.

[slbunch86]

I read that castor oil is dangerous because it can pass through the placenta and cause to have first bowel movement in uterus. And that it is not proven to start labor but does have horrible side effects

[sally1432]

How much did you take ashcrack?

[Ashcrack]

I did it on my due date and the only reason I did was because I had just moved 2000 miles away and my new obgyn was saying my due date was off by 3 weeks. Bs no way was going to be pregnant for another month because they were idiots. She came out healthy and 6 pounds 3 ounces. Not a single problem

[sally1432]

I'm 39+5, due April 3rd! I haven't dilated at all, ftm!  I'm just ready for my little girl to be here!! I'm so miserable can barely sleep at night!

[sarjeanxo]

I read an article the other day written by 2 doctors about naturally inducing labour and it said there is no real proof that castor oil works to induce labour. But it will definitely give you really bad diarrhea and could cause dehydration

[abbc]

How many weeks were u

[Ashcrack]

I bought mine at Walgreens. It's in the laxatives. I drank 2 oz with orange juice and had my daughter 4 hours later. It was fast and painful and I would never do it again.