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Castor oil?

Anybody tried it or know someone who did? I just took 2 tablespoons of castor oil and washed it down with Pepsi. Now I'm waiting... How long will it be before I'm on the toilet and how will I know if I'm having contractions or just bad cramps? No judging please or negative comments because I already took it lol
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I started having contractions  5 hours after I took it. Make sure you stay active, if you take it and just sit there it's not going to work. I bounced on my ball, took a walk, cleaned my house  and took a shower
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I have a friend who did it. And no she was not already in labor when she drank it.
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For the people who have tried it was there already progress in the labor?
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I haven't did it but my sister did and she put almost a half of bottle in a milk shake around 6pm, she was in labor at 10pm had him at 1am
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Don't take more than it says on the bottle! Stay hydrated and it didn't take long for me it made me puke but then contractions started and you will known the difference I promise! Best of luck
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I asked my OB about this last week. He said he had a woman who took castor oil, not sure how much. Her entire labor she had the poops and the baby wound up with poop on it during labor. I've heard great stories and I've heard stories where nothing works.

I don't think 2 tablespoons will do to you like what my doctor said. Hope everything works out for the best!!!
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