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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 asfarflaf - Jan. 16, 2012 6:35am
i used castor oil with my first pg....it made me sick....but later that evening i went for a 20 minute bike ride (i was 7 days late), and within 6 hours my contractions started.

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Answered by danni179 - Jan. 16, 2012 7:26pm
I think you should let it happen naturally, your baby obviously isn't ready! like someone said belw, you've waited 9 months, whats a couple more days/week ??

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