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Just took castor oil

Alright Ftms I'm 39weeks 2cm dilated and 50 percent effaced.... Just took some castor oil to get my princess moving. Has anyone else taken it? Did it work for you? I'm super nervous now and wondering if I should have done it in the first place... Everyone keeps telling me not to rush her but I really can't take being so uncomfortable all the time... Besides I heard the worst that can happen is diarrhea and it won't work, right?
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Its a myth and could have the reverse affect and make your baby poop in the womb. My sister had that happen. She was over due and tried it. When her son was born he took it into his lungs and had to be in NICU for 7 days until they completed his antibiotics. I know its hard and the last stretch is tiresome and uncomfortable, but that is not good for you or the baby.
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Castor oil works for some I.had a few people try it and they had their baby that night or the next day I tried it nothing happens for me not even diaherra my due date is the 31 tired of this pain and pressure in my vagina just wish she would come already good luck to u all
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Your due date is only days away. You've hung in there for this long. A few more days won't kill you. Be patient and don't take anything or do anything just to rush your baby's delivery. He or she will come out in due time. Good luck!
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Sweetie hate to say it but it's all a myth.... Everything!! The only thing that can move labor along is sex. Today is my due date, and we've tried everything under the sun , starting a week ago. And to my surprise, I'm still carrying this baby, and it doesn't look like my baby girl is coming anytime soon. When you do start getting contractions start Walking, that's the only thing that will move you along. Best wishes!!!!
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It did nothing.... But send me to the bathroom a couple times... No contractions or anything
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I was curious to see if it did anything for you. I've heard so much mixed information about castor oil
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I've never taken it but good luck! There is some stuff on Google that could could help you with how they did it
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It's been 12 hours and nothing has happened. I'm pretty disappointed I just want to meet my little girl.
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