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I tried castor oil a few days ago at 38 weeks and 2 days. Biggest mistake of my life! I was convinced it would work so I took 4 tbs in OJ right before bed. Needless to say, I didn't get a wink of sleep except the few times I fell asleep on the toilet. I definitely don't recommend it. It's hard enough getting out of bed that far along, but getting out of bed that far along and praying that you don't poop on the way to the bathroom is a million times worse.
I just went to the health food store and bought black cohosh and blue cohosh. The guy there told me to take 1 dropperful of each three times a day and i would have him within the next 72 hours. Well, its about hour 36 and nothing yet, but hey, at least I'm not spending the night on the toilet. So I'm not sure if this works yet either, but I am keeping my fingers crossed.
...in other words, stay away from castor oil!!
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Can you use vegetable oil instead of castor oil to induce labor?
Yes, but don't drink it.
Can i use paraffin instead of caster oil to induce labor?
NO you are supposed to drink Castro oil to induce labor because it is a laxative that is supposed to make your muscles contract and put you into labor, but it doesn't work and neither does drinking kayro syrup, you will just be on the toilet for the next two days. paraffin is wax not oil. You could stimulate your nipples with ice to release oxytoxin in your body which is the hormone that causes labor. Also having an oragasm releases those chemicals.
Can virgin caster oil induce labor?
While castor oil can technically induce labor, it isn't recommended. Castor oil can cause dehydration and other unpleasant side effects, such as nausea and vomiting.
I am 38 weeks pregnant 2 centimeters dialted and 25 percent effaced how do I induce with castor oil?
Castor oil is a laxative not used to induct labor. As the labor progresses and contraction becomes strong cervical dilatation will increase.
How do you induce your labor at 30 weeks?
You don't. It's selfish of you to try to rob a fetus of a vital growth period in the womb.
Can Castor oil induce labor when your 38 weeks pregnant?
Congratulations on your pregnancy. Don't use castor oil to try and induce labor as the side effects are not worth it, plus there isn't any actual proof that is will work. If you are looking for safe and effective, painless way to induce labor at home then maternity acupressure may be for you. Check out this website, http://yourmaternityresource.com/category/maternityacupreesure/ I bought the book, only $29 and it worked great, well worth the cost of the book. I was 41 weeks along, the best part it actually helped reduce the pain of labor and it was well worth the cost of the book to finally meet my beautiful baby boy. I would suggest that you check with your OB/GYN before trying to induce labor at only 39 weeks though.
At how many weeks is it safe to drink caster oil to induce labor?
Im not sure but when I had my daughter I took caster oil on my due date and ate spciy food and drank a glass of red wine and walked a lot and went into labor that night. I did everything others had told me to do to induce labor instead of just one of them. I would wait till 38 wks for sure to start trying.
You are 36weeks and 3days will castor help induce your labor?
yes, castor oil on scrambled eggs will help to induce labor. (I know because my Mom was overdue & she tried it and it worked !!! )
Does attempting to induce labor by drinking Castor oil cause diarrhea?
Yes, it certainly can.
Will castor oil make your water break?
Castor oil is a laxative and can cause cramping that can induce labor. Castor oil is not advised to be used by pregnant women.
Will castor oil actually induce your labor within hours?
no... its only going to work around your due date if your baby is ready to be born anyway, they dont recomend it as it will give you the runs and who wants to try deal with labour and the runs... very unlikely to work at your due date let alone that early on. do not try and induce labour at 28 weeks as your baby is not delvoloped and maynot survive!
Is 32 weeks too soon to take castor oil to induce labor?
You have 2 months to go so yes, it is way too early. His lungs are not done developing yet. If you need to be induced the doctor will help you.
