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Has anyone tried Castor Oil to Induce Labor?
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.
To add on to bts info.
Castor oil is not a nutrient and it doesnt get absorbed by our bodies. So it cannot be transferred to the baby and cause merconium.
All it really does is "coat" your insides and it does come out with the direahha (sp)
Castor oil is not a nutrient and it doesnt get absorbed by our bodies. So it cannot be transferred to the baby and cause merconium.
All it really does is "coat" your insides and it does come out with the direahha (sp)
I have heard that it isnt really a good idea. I'm sure you have tried these already but here are a few ideas that can get things moving. Sex, nipple stimulation, and going for a walk. I really believe that walking helped my labor speed up.
My friend wanted to use it an he said that some dr's say it ok to use it. But others say that it can cause deydration from the diarrhea. An deydration can make it harder on you during labor. I would not take it. Its just to uncertain.
I have heard that hot baths, foot rubs, sex, walking, squatting down while propped up next to a wall, exercise, an riding 4 or 2 wheelers will make it happen. ( Some thing about the vibrations making it happen... ) Yoga can make it happen too. These are safe.
my sister in law did this. it did send her into labor, but she was going #2 the whole time. my doctor told me that it is not a good idea, and that it can make labor more painful because taking it cramps up your stomach. just imagine having a running bowel movement AND being in labor. not much fun im sure.
on a side note, my mother in law was there when my sil was in labor. she said that she was going # 2 the whole time, passing gas, and the room stunk to high heaven!
on a side note, my mother in law was there when my sil was in labor. she said that she was going # 2 the whole time, passing gas, and the room stunk to high heaven!
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