not a question but I really want to share this

[mommie23pbb]

Castor oil..

I see a few moms have thought about using castor oil to induce labor. I won't judge trust me, as I have used castor oil for this. I want to share my story and inform on the possible effects of using it. My story is extreme, but its extremely true. Its heartbreaking and its hard to admitt but if it can safe another young mom from going threw what I had to its worth sharing.

I was pregnant for the 3rd time. I was 41 weeks.My mom and all her friends swore by castor oil. I decided to try it. My baby was just checked at the dr. She was healthy, what could it hurt. I began to feel the effects. The diarrhea and contraction came. Soon I was in full out labor. My baby girl was coming. It was a happy day. My water did not break on its own so the dr broke it. It was then we say my daughter had also felt the effects of yhe castor oil and she too had a bm. She was born with a terrible lung infection from ingesting the fecal matter. Despite the antibiotics and medications and oxygen and all the efforts from nurses and doctors she passed away. She fought for her life for 2 days and as her mommy it was the single hardest thing I've ever watched. I couldn't do anything tohelp her or save her. Nothing short of a time machine and not taking the castor oil would help her. I have to live with the fact I killed my daugher everyday. I still hate myself for hurting her even though I never intended to. I can't fix it. But I can let other mommies know and spare them the possibility of the same outcome. So I beg of you to not try it and inform other moms as well of the possible outcome. I don't want anyone else to feel that pain.

[Yoshii_93]

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[jleeflcntrygrl]

So sorry for your los4! Thanku 4 being brave enough to share your story! Prayers sent your way!

[em_mummytobe]

Bump bump bump!!!

I am so sorry for you're loss hun, that is one of the most heartbreaking stories I have read because women do this to often. Please don't blame yourself, you hear about castor oil ALL the time and so many people recommend it because they are unaware of side affects. I hope you are feeling okay and thankyou, you could have just saved another baby with your storie. ♥

[Stayloyal33]

Like strong herbal hot teas that induce labor must be bad too right!?!?!?!?????????

[Stayloyal33]

Thank you for sharing you're story with us .
And I don't nko why doctors don't tell us to avoid things like that , I wonder what other things can cause the same effects maybe sum kind of teas too !?!??????

[LucyMarie1991]

It is so brave of you to let others know what you went through. I haven't ever known anyone this has happened to but I know it can happen. I cannot imagine the heartbreak you felt. Hopefully this will stop other moms from making a spur of thermometer decision because they are fed up or anxious to meet their baby. I wish you had never had to go through this pain. But maybe you have helped save a baby's life by sharing. This should be bumped to the top permanently so all moms can see it and are aware of exactly what can happen

[Missleah1991]

I had never even heard of that happening. Thank you for sharing!

[Yoshii_93]

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[mommie23pbb]

Thank you ladies all for your support. Like I said its hard to talk about even though it was years ago. But I know this is the right place to share my experience and I'm glad I can spare fellow moms the pain and agony of what I endured. It was a very hard leason to learn but i'm glad I have the opportunity to teach others anout how danherous it can be and try finding something positive out of the whole thing.

[tamararae19]

Im so sorry for your loss. My doctor actually told me to not use it because of the affects it can have.

[rprlove]

Im honestly glad you shared this, I was so ready to go buy some and then I read this. Ill jst wait until my son is ready now.

[tishabarbie23]

Bump im soooo sorry about ur loss but hopefully sharing ur story will help other mothers

[Yoshii_93]

Thank u for sharing and do not blame yourself it is not your fault u were misinformed very sorry to hear that. Had to be one of the hardest things to endure

[calico236]

Thank you for sharing your story. Happens far too often. Very brave of you, sorry for your loss. Hope this helps steer other mommies away from this method.

[KyandKay]

Omg. Although miserable I just wait my time. Sorry for your loss and thank you for the story

[pregoRita]

I hope your story helps other moms to decide NOT to take it

[pregoRita]

Im so sorry for ur loss.. I did the whole castor oil thang and no1s told me that could happen I found out yrs later and when I see moms post about taking it warn them about this .... if I knew this I would have never taken it