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castor oil

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Ladypug · 01/11/2015 07:23

Yes or no? Does this help bring on labour and is it safe? Any personal experiences?

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PotteringAlong · 01/11/2015 07:29

No. It wouldn't be for me

www.better-childbirth-outcomes.com/castor-oil-induction.html

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wonderpants · 01/11/2015 07:29

Castor oil is a laxative. It causes strong stomach cramps.It is a drug that passes through the placenta and acts as a laxative on the baby.
So the baby poos meconium in the womb and goes into distress. It also suffers severe stomach pain.
It is a big reason for scbu admissions.
My DC was 16 days overdue and I would never dream of taking castor oil.

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Ladypug · 01/11/2015 07:32

Ah that's not good and a bit worrying that after googling it for 15 mins I didn't learn this including on some reputable websites! I will avoid it, thanks guys!

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Ladypug · 01/11/2015 07:33

Ps wonder do you mind me asking how you went 16 days over? Were you not induced?

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wonderpants · 01/11/2015 07:40

I didn't want to be induced as I wanted a home birth. I was monitored and assessed at 40+14, with no signs of labour at all.
Had a show on the way home from the hospital and then a slow rumbling 36 hour labour!
They all come eventually, and you forget the wait as soon as you have them in your arms!

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Every1KnowsJeffTheJerkOlantern · 01/11/2015 07:41

You can refuse to be induced Ladypug and opt for daily monitoring of your baby.

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Skiptonlass · 01/11/2015 08:18

Castor oil is a no no. It's got ricin in.

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Ladypug · 01/11/2015 11:04

Thanks jack yeah they are advising I am induced, going to speak to them on Monday but think it's prob safest option. Baby is priority x