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Asked by BabyClaire11

Q: Just thinking ahead..

My mom is going to be one of my birth coaches. For some reason she planned a vacation for 1 week after my due date... so there's a chance i could be late- and that she might not be there.
Once I'm 4 days over due (if it even goes that far, just thinking ahead) I was thinking of self inducing using castor oil so that i can be sure my mom will be there. I've read up on castor oil and self inducing, but there's not much information that is very helpful.
So, my question is: what are your opinions on using castor oil. Have you used it before? What was your outcome? And did you have any bad side effects?




This question was asked Jun. 20, 2014 1:42pm
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Answered by kaylia2oo5 - Jun. 20, 2014 4:06pm
Most hospitals will induce you before you go too far past your due date- and if you mention it to the Dr's they may induce you (if needed and babe doesn't come early) around your due date.

As for the castor oil, I haven't heard anything good about it. It'll give you the runs, and I was told by a Mat Ward nurse that it's not healthy for you or the baby. Believe you me, I was at my wits end with my son and wanted him out SO bad that I'd try anything unless it wasn't safe!! Best of luck!

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