Castor oil... Would you???

sam#3 · Nov 7th, 2008, 15:10 PM

Im 40+5 and having a home birth so cannot be induced at the hospital.

Had another sweep at the MW this morning and she said she gave it a good stretch and that hopefully it would work.

She then told us to go for a walk,have

, eat a pineapple and curry and to have an eggcup full of castor oil mixed with orange juice.

I know there are lots of negative reports about castor oil and we have done all the others but im sat here with the castor oil really unsure, i know she is trying to get me going naturally because of the home birth and bless her she is being great and very supportive.

Just want some opinions/advice..... If you were me would you???

to all xx

brownhairedmom · Nov 7th, 2008, 15:12 PM

I was sizing up the castor oil today at the drugstore but decided to put it down. I'm going to talk to my doctor and just get him to confirm that it won't hurt the baby before I take any (another week so if I don't go by then I might just be more willing to take it)

My mom said that they gave it to her in the hospital when she was pregnant with me before they put her on the drip and it was the most horrible thing she's ever experienced.

katix333 · Nov 7th, 2008, 15:13 PM

my oh's mates sister mentioned this to me today, she said she was overdue and she tried the caster oil and it worked for her so?... xxx

Linzi · Nov 7th, 2008, 16:10 PM

Id be really careful with it, I dont know for certain, but Ive head it can give you the runs and also increases the risk of the baby pooing inside you.

I dont know for definate but my MW told me not to when I was pregnant.

Maybe someone can confirm though?

xxx

Mervs Mum · Nov 7th, 2008, 16:25 PM

I took it 3 times with Hebe and nothing happened. I think if you're trying to have your home birth I'd give an egg cup full a bash. It will only stir things up if you're 'ready' IYKWIM. Have the orange ready.....its greasy and nasty to swallow!!! Good luck

**polo_princess** · Nov 7th, 2008, 16:31 PM

Not something i'm planning on taking im afraid.

ellasmummy · Nov 7th, 2008, 19:00 PM

I considered this quite a few times but each time i chose not to do it. I thought id rather let nature take its course then mess with things and maybe cause difficulties. x

Chel · Nov 7th, 2008, 21:26 PM

Its my understanding that the main issue with castor oil is that it will give you prtty bad diarrhea and so you'll quite possibly be dehydrated when you go into labour.

I would take it personally, because in my mind castor oil is a better option than if you need to be induced in hospital using artifical hormones - I'd just be careful not to over do it and drink plenty of water.

bambikate · Nov 8th, 2008, 02:33 AM

nooo way I'm not touching the stuff

x x

Always&4ever · Nov 8th, 2008, 02:36 AM

My SIL had some and her baby ended up in distress, wouldn't take it myself

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sam#3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 5,049	Castor oil... Would you??? Im 40+5 and having a home birth so cannot be induced at the hospital. Had another sweep at the MW this morning and she said she gave it a good stretch and that hopefully it would work. She then told us to go for a walk,have , eat a pineapple and curry and to have an eggcup full of castor oil mixed with orange juice. I know there are lots of negative reports about castor oil and we have done all the others but im sat here with the castor oil really unsure, i know she is trying to get me going naturally because of the home birth and bless her she is being great and very supportive. Just want some opinions/advice..... If you were me would you??? to all xx

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brownhairedmom Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6,444	I was sizing up the castor oil today at the drugstore but decided to put it down. I'm going to talk to my doctor and just get him to confirm that it won't hurt the baby before I take any (another week so if I don't go by then I might just be more willing to take it) My mom said that they gave it to her in the hospital when she was pregnant with me before they put her on the drip and it was the most horrible thing she's ever experienced.

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Linzi Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 15,769	Id be really careful with it, I dont know for certain, but Ive head it can give you the runs and also increases the risk of the baby pooing inside you. I dont know for definate but my MW told me not to when I was pregnant. Maybe someone can confirm though? xxx

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Mervs Mum Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: somewhere over the rainbow..... Posts: 21,347	I took it 3 times with Hebe and nothing happened. I think if you're trying to have your home birth I'd give an egg cup full a bash. It will only stir things up if you're 'ready' IYKWIM. Have the orange ready.....its greasy and nasty to swallow!!! Good luck
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polo_princess Mum (Mom) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 45,510	Not something i'm planning on taking im afraid.

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katix333 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: wolverhampton-west midlands Posts: 1,264	my oh's mates sister mentioned this to me today, she said she was overdue and she tried the caster oil and it worked for her so?... xxx

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ellasmummy Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,062	I considered this quite a few times but each time i chose not to do it. I thought id rather let nature take its course then mess with things and maybe cause difficulties. x

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Chel Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,263	Its my understanding that the main issue with castor oil is that it will give you prtty bad diarrhea and so you'll quite possibly be dehydrated when you go into labour. I would take it personally, because in my mind castor oil is a better option than if you need to be induced in hospital using artifical hormones - I'd just be careful not to over do it and drink plenty of water.

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bambikate Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,271	nooo way I'm not touching the stuff x x

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Always&4ever Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 9,507	My SIL had some and her baby ended up in distress, wouldn't take it myself

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