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Q: Inducing labor using caster oil?...

I've been researching Castor oil for the past 20 minutes. There are many cons and many pros. Many success stories, some not so much. I found it has started labor for %58 pf women. I realize there are dangers to taking it and it makes you crap or barf like no other. So no one needs to tell me about how its dangerous, it makes the baby poop, etc etc because I know all that.

I am 38 weeks and according to the ultrasound my baby is 9 pds, 1 oz. so far.My doctor said I'm dilated to one, and my cervix is thinning big time. I'm READY to have this baby! I have found 50 different theories on naturally getting your labor started, and castor oil seems to be a popular/effective way (though not fun one bit).

Please, just share your stories or knowledge of castor oil. Have you used it? Did it work? Did bad things happen? Any good info or experience is greatly appreciated.

This question was asked Jan. 15, 2012 10:19pm
Category: Labour & Delivery

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Answered by JessicaWall11 - Jan. 16, 2012 1:01am
I would suggest walking and lots of it. If not that get a birthing ball (they are the same thing as the exercise ball) sit on it and roll your hips in a circle. I found bouncing on it was a little more comfortable. Cleaning house (sweeping and mopping) is what got me going. Get on your hands and knees and rock back and forth. Those are the most common inducers. I used them all with my first pregnancy.

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Answered by emilyolsen08 - Jan. 16, 2012 12:37am
I have tried it twice and no luck. But think of it this way.. Even if u were to go into labor with castor oil, would you REALLY want to? It helps make you poop. So needless to say, you would be crapping your guts out while you were trying to give birth. I never thought of it that way until my mother brought it up.

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