Has anyone tried Castor Oil to induce Labour?

Becki77 · Jul 31st, 2008, 09:40 AM

Ok, I know this is not advised practice as it can cause many problems during pregnancy however i was just wandering if anyone had actually tried taking castor oil to induce labour and if so what were the effects?

I have friends who have taken it and labour has started within hours but i would be to scared to even try it!
Its just a question! Im not considering it!
Thankyou

xx

gde78 · Jul 31st, 2008, 09:41 AM

I've only just heard of this. My SILs friend did it for her first and she came pretty much immediately! But I've heard it can make the baby poo and cause all sorts of complications.

Becki77 · Jul 31st, 2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gde78

I've only just heard of this. My SILs friend did it for her first and she came pretty much immediately! But I've heard it can make the baby poo and cause all sorts of complications.

Your right! It can cause lots of problems like fetal distress, causing meconium which can be fatal to the baby.
The way it works is by causing abdominal cramping and diarrhea, therefore stimulating the uterus and producing prostaglandins, so in theory i can understand why people would try it, however it wont be an option for me!
i was just curious!

leeanne · Jul 31st, 2008, 10:31 AM

Goodness, I tried it many, many years ago when I was not pregnant and suffering from bowel problems before I was diagnosed with having IBS.

It was the worst thing I ever tried and never, ever did it again let alone for labour purposes.

TTaylor · Jul 31st, 2008, 13:15 PM

I did it for baby#2 when we were 8 days over due and it was the worst experience ever. I had the worst cramping and pain and diarhea and it did not start labour. I have never been so sorry to make a choice like that.

DONT DO IT, PLEASE You will regret it for sure.

Trish · Jul 31st, 2008, 14:27 PM

My best friend tried this and she advised me to NEVER EVER do it. It didn't bring on labour but she spent lengthy amounts of time in the bathroom. She said it was an awful experience.

Lauz_1601 · Jul 31st, 2008, 14:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trish

My best friend tried this and she advised me to NEVER EVER do it. It didn't bring on labour but she spent lengthy amounts of time in the bathroom. She said it was an awful experience.

I remember my mum telling me she tried it when overdue with me, she had a similar experience and didnt bring on labour! xx

Lolli1405 · Jul 31st, 2008, 14:32 PM

i tried it with my second, i gradually took two bottles over a few hours and nothing! didnt even get diahorrea (sorry if tmi) i got regular contractions for hours 3mins apart then iot stopped and nothin tried several times too lol but baby was fine after and i hadnt dilated after the pains either lol

Lolli1405 · Jul 31st, 2008, 14:41 PM

oo also i really really researched various 'successful' ways and none worked for me! lol its annoying wen overdue but it really is up to the baby/coincidence! lol hth

v2007 · Jul 31st, 2008, 15:03 PM

I took it with my 1st, my aunt told me it wud wrk, TBH it didnt, all it did was give my the runs tmi sorry.

I took it on the 5th Nov, she came on the 11th so i wouldnt advise.

Sex, pineapple and raspberry leaf tea, all the good stuff.

Hope baby puts in appearance soon.

Victoria x x x x

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Becki77 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,822	Has anyone tried Castor Oil to induce Labour? Ok, I know this is not advised practice as it can cause many problems during pregnancy however i was just wandering if anyone had actually tried taking castor oil to induce labour and if so what were the effects? I have friends who have taken it and labour has started within hours but i would be to scared to even try it! Its just a question! Im not considering it! Thankyou xx

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leeanne Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 26,691	Goodness, I tried it many, many years ago when I was not pregnant and suffering from bowel problems before I was diagnosed with having IBS. It was the worst thing I ever tried and never, ever did it again let alone for labour purposes.

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TTaylor Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 71	I did it for baby#2 when we were 8 days over due and it was the worst experience ever. I had the worst cramping and pain and diarhea and it did not start labour. I have never been so sorry to make a choice like that. DONT DO IT, PLEASE You will regret it for sure.

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Trish Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 498	My best friend tried this and she advised me to NEVER EVER do it. It didn't bring on labour but she spent lengthy amounts of time in the bathroom. She said it was an awful experience.

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Lolli1405 Mum (Mom) New BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 5	i tried it with my second, i gradually took two bottles over a few hours and nothing! didnt even get diahorrea (sorry if tmi) i got regular contractions for hours 3mins apart then iot stopped and nothin tried several times too lol but baby was fine after and i hadnt dilated after the pains either lol

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gde78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harlow, Essex Posts: 1,599	I've only just heard of this. My SILs friend did it for her first and she came pretty much immediately! But I've heard it can make the baby poo and cause all sorts of complications.

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Lolli1405 Mum (Mom) New BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posts: 5	oo also i really really researched various 'successful' ways and none worked for me! lol its annoying wen overdue but it really is up to the baby/coincidence! lol hth

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v2007 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Trendy Morecambe Posts: 24,539	I took it with my 1st, my aunt told me it wud wrk, TBH it didnt, all it did was give my the runs tmi sorry. I took it on the 5th Nov, she came on the 11th so i wouldnt advise. Sex, pineapple and raspberry leaf tea, all the good stuff. Hope baby puts in appearance soon. Victoria x x x x

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