Castor Oil..

missjacey44 · Oct 4th, 2008, 12:10 PM

Is it actually safe to use? Im thinking about it, as horrible as it may be. But it does say not recommended in pregnancy? But i know a few of you ladies have used it.

Should i go for it or not?!

Mervs Mum · Oct 4th, 2008, 12:16 PM

I've used it and nothing happened and I'm 2cm dialated already. If you google it theres lots of opinions on if its ok or not.

x

Belle · Oct 4th, 2008, 12:29 PM

I used it and on the 4th attempt my waters broke and i had Bethany an hour and 18mins later, it was so quick!
Personal preferance, i know theres mixed views on here. xx

missjacey44 · Oct 4th, 2008, 12:33 PM

But it wont hurt baby will it? I guess i might aswell give it a go. Wish me luck!!!

lifeguard · Oct 5th, 2008, 00:54 AM

Check out this website - some good info: http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/...uce-labor.html

tone · Oct 5th, 2008, 09:11 AM

I'm really tempted to try this too!! Let me know how you get on hun! xxx

ryder · Oct 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM

Some things work for some people and some dont...

My OH refuses to have sex with me though, he is convinced that the second we have sex im going to go into labour haha.

I WISH!

avacadomom · Oct 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM

Sorry for a dumb question: how do you use it?

Mervs Mum · Oct 5th, 2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryder

Some things work for some people and some dont...

My OH refuses to have sex with me though, he is convinced that the second we have sex im going to go into labour haha.

I WISH!

I wish too!!! I've just about managed to get OH past the whole poking the baby's head thing!!

x

helen1234 · Oct 5th, 2008, 10:28 AM

i used it with rosie and my waters broke 12 hrs later. but research has suggested it may cause baby to poo meconium inside the womb which is dangerous if inhaled and swallowed, but it could all be coincidences. don't think anyone knows for sure if it was castor oil that causes labour to begin or it would have anyway.
many years ago mw's used as routine along with ememas.
but as research has come along its not advised,
if i'd have known this 14 yrs ago i wouldnt have taken the risk...and this time i won't be touching the stuff.
i think in moderation it may give you the trots but if you drink alot it ive you really bad trots.
its upto at the end of the day how desparate your feelin
xx good luck xx
ps it tastes like thick veg oil as well lol so beware

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missjacey44 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 3,449	Castor Oil.. Is it actually safe to use? Im thinking about it, as horrible as it may be. But it does say not recommended in pregnancy? But i know a few of you ladies have used it. Should i go for it or not?!

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I've used it and nothing happened and I'm 2cm dialated already. If you google it theres lots of opinions on if its ok or not. x
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Oct 4th, 2008, 12:29 PM	#3
Belle Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 3,540	I used it and on the 4th attempt my waters broke and i had Bethany an hour and 18mins later, it was so quick! Personal preferance, i know theres mixed views on here. xx

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missjacey44 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 3,449	But it wont hurt baby will it? I guess i might aswell give it a go. Wish me luck!!!

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lifeguard Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 121	Check out this website - some good info: http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/...uce-labor.html

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Oct 5th, 2008, 09:11 AM	#6
tone Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stratford Upon - Avon Posts: 465	I'm really tempted to try this too!! Let me know how you get on hun! xxx

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Oct 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#7
ryder Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 25,718	Some things work for some people and some dont... My OH refuses to have sex with me though, he is convinced that the second we have sex im going to go into labour haha. I WISH!

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Oct 5th, 2008, 09:13 AM	#8
avacadomom Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 9	Sorry for a dumb question: how do you use it?

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Oct 5th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#10
helen1234 Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dudley Posts: 7,833	i used it with rosie and my waters broke 12 hrs later. but research has suggested it may cause baby to poo meconium inside the womb which is dangerous if inhaled and swallowed, but it could all be coincidences. don't think anyone knows for sure if it was castor oil that causes labour to begin or it would have anyway. many years ago mw's used as routine along with ememas. but as research has come along its not advised, if i'd have known this 14 yrs ago i wouldnt have taken the risk...and this time i won't be touching the stuff. i think in moderation it may give you the trots but if you drink alot it ive you really bad trots. its upto at the end of the day how desparate your feelin xx good luck xx ps it tastes like thick veg oil as well lol so beware

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