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CASTOR OIL

How bad is castor oil and does it help you dilate?
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I've heard of a few women losing there baby to it as it makes baby poop whilst inside and then they ingest it.
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My OB and breastfeeding group says NO! Very dangerous for you and the baby!
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No
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My friend lost her baby using castor oil. So it'll bring you into labor but there's a huge possibility you'll loose your child
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DO NOT UDE CASTOR OIL!!! THE CONS OUT WEIGH THE PROS!!!

Castor oil is used as a LAXATIVE.
Which means you will get diarrhea, and maybe vomiting.

The cramps from the diarrhea are supposed to "trigger" contractions.

THIS IS NOT GOOD.

Everything you consume goes to your baby. So since its a laxative for you.. IT CAN BE FOR YOUR BABY.

Meaning you might force your baby to pass their first bowel movement IN THE WOMB

WHICH CAB BE DEADLY.
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Well they have me a paper but i only took two and had him the same night. 5 days early lol. My friend took them and went into labor 2 days later
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My midwife gave me primerose oil capsules! I had my son the next day it softens the cervix
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How many did you take daily? The serving suggested on the back? I'm almost 40 and still at a 60 so I'm trying to move things along naturally before induction becomes the outcome.
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I used it and my obgyn said it was ok! I took it and 10hrs later my son was born!
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Don't use it!!!! Try fresh pineapple ! Helped my labor along.
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I did Castro oil twice during my first pregnancy , I've never heard of losing your baby over it though.
I did it one day and nothing happened. I did it about 3 days later and nothing.
It taste gross and I don't think it works.
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