Has anyone tried Castor Oil to Induce Labor?

[ramseyh17]

I was just wondering if anyone has tried drinking castor oil to induce labor? I have been doing research on this and I am considering trying it if labor doesn't start on it's own soon. Just thought I would see what you ladies thought about it. I have heard a lot of good stories and then some that say that it doesn't do anything but make you have the runs. So I would love to hear your opinion about it.

[grazuole256]

do caster oil help u?

[youngflysmommy]

I was so eager to get my first daughter here I tried it at 38 weeks. It made me have horrible cramps n diarrhea but no baby for another two weeks! It wasn't worth trying it in my second or even this pregnancy. Made me feel that awful!

[tinabina250]

So after a long night of ******** ever hour, on the hour, and taking 2 hot baths last night to help with the cramping-- I've almost reached the 12 hour mark and must say my son is locked and loaded and ready to come. I am having a ton of pressure. Yesterday the doc said I was 3 cm and 80% effaced. This morning it feels like he is now sitting lower causing tremendous pressure 24/7 and my stomach is rock hard. I am still pooping so I really don't wan't to take another dose--Instead I will go for a walk and keep everyone updated.

[tinabina250]

Well Ladies I am 39 weeks and just had 2-3 tablespoons of Castor Oil and yea it was gross! I'll let you know if it works!

[Mommie2b29]

Im 37.5 weeks pregnant I tried castor oil laxt night(12-11-12) not even a hour later I thru up and fell asleep and 40mins later woke up to really bad contractions they lasted a hour but I didnt feel as if they were there strongest they stoppd a hour later I feel asleep nd now its 10:12am and im have n bad cramps so far I feel like it didnt work

[babymomma91]

I was 38 weeks pregnant with my daughter (1st child) and used castor oil to induce labor. The taste is extremely awful but right after I drank a bit of soda so it wasn't that bad . About 2 hours later my contractions started and not even 7 hours later my daughter was born. I did have the runs real bad at home before reaching the hospital but then again it was thanksgiving night and I had eaten like a cow ... My daughter was born 6lbs 8oz and healthy she is now 2 years old and driving me crazy Lol I'm now 26 weeks pregnant with my son and will most likely use it again ! My best friend also did it with her 2 kids. And they also turned out fine hope this helps goodluck :)