It is much safer to work with a doctor if it is time to induce labor. Inducing labor before 40 weeks poses a risk to the fetus. No studies have found any direct risks or dangers for the fetus in using castor oil, but in the mother, it can cause diarrhea, false contractions, dehydration, and other stomach-related side effects.
There are no proven home methods for inducing labor, but a doctor or healthcare provider can help to induce labor in a clinical setting if there is a need for it. Castor oil is often used to treat constipation.
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What are the risks of using castor oil to induce labor? Medically reviewed by Debra Rose Wilson, Ph. Overview Does it work? Risks and side effects Inducing labor Other methods Summary Over the years, people have tried many different methods to help induce labor naturally, from eating spicy food to bouncing on an exercise ball.
What is castor oil? Share on Pinterest Dehydration, diarrhea, and cramping in the stomach area are some possible side effects of taking castor oil. I took 2 tsp.
Then by 7pm I got randomly extremly tired and when I walked around I felt weird. I went to bed and woke up around 9pm going straight to the restroom. I have felt sharp stabbing pains maybe 2 times in my lower abdomen, but that's about it.
My son is moving like crazy. I was just wondering if anyone thinks it's working, or if I'm just getting the normal symptoms from it? I had castro oil with my second child, 5 days before due day.
I took 2spoons of castro oil with orange juice around 7 pm. I believe that castro oil definitely helped but made it very painful and very fast. They had to give me pitocin to help my uterus contract since I was bleeding excessively.
Not sure if that had anything to do with me drinking castro oil. I feel like castro oil did help me to go in labor but made it very painful. Do note that I deliver my children naturally with out epidural.
I am 38 weeks right now with gestational diabetes, not on meds but monitoring my diet and checking sugar 4 times a day. I have very hard time keeping with my diet. I was told that my baby was already 7. I am trying to avoid castro oil but it might be a good idea in my case. When I had my first child I took castor oil and it worked awesome. I tried the orange juice mix but couldn't bring myself to drink any of it. I found that making a waffle and mixing syrup and the castor oil and pouring it on the waffle.
It helped a lot I couldn't even taste it and within a few hours I was in the hospital in labor. I took 2tsp of castor oil mixed with apple juice with my first child around 8pm and my water ruptured around am. I wasn't having any contractions or pains but I decided to go to the hospital anyway around 9am. I was 4cm I was 3cm the day before at my check up. I wasn't dilating anymore so around 5pm the went in and broke the rest of my water. I had my healthy baby boy at pm without an epidural.
I'm currently 37weeks and if this baby boy don't come on his own I will definitely try castor oil again to avoid being induced. I had taken a spoonful with pineapple juice around p.
I remember thinking to myself "Could this be it? Made it to the hospital at 9cm. They also offered an epidural, but at that point, I just wanted it to be over with! Would I use the same method again? Did I have to with 2? Hi, thanks for this post! I'm just wondering if this will work if one is not dilated? Does this matter or can it still take effect. In with my first son I took castor oil 3 days before my due date around 2pm and 2hrs after had a little diarrhea.
About 2 hrs after that I started with contractions. I went in that night and was only 2cm. I walked around the unit and was then 4cm n they kept me.
My son was born the next day. I took castor oil today at 8am today and nothing so far and it's pm. My hubby bday is in 2 days so maybe my son is waiting to come then. I'm 39w3d and tried using castor oil. I tried everything to kick start labor and this was the last thing on the list.
I took it and nothing happened. I didn't even get sick or have to use the bathroom or get any cramps or anything. I guess I'll just have to be patient. I'm 40 weeks and 3 days and I'm having hip pain and pelvic pain. I went to the midwife today and she said it wasn't open enough for her to even strip the membrane. I'm 1 cm dialated. I'm bout to drink some Caster Oil. I hope it works and I have a safe delivery. Wish me many blessings!!! Oh also forgot to say I've tried every other form of natural induction spicy food, sex, message, accupressure, walking, exercise ball, raspberry leaf tea, evening primrose oil pills, nipple stimulation everything and nothing has worked, I've just got a very stubborn baby.
Now being over due for both due dates I figured I'd give it a try. Took the oil at about pm went tobed and woke at midnight with tight stomach and a lot of pressure so I got up and spent about 10 mins straight on the toilet.
After I took a hot shower, now I'm relaxing and watching a movie having some pressure and random contractions. Really hoping this is it.
I've had a really rough pregnancy and don't think I'll ever get pregnant again. But this post is extremely helpful and the best one I've found and I did a lot of research and I must say kudos b. Used castor oil with my 4th baby as I was told they wouldn't induce me because of 2 c sections 10 years before.
I took it on due date at 11 pm and went into labour within an hour. Those of you who have used the castor oil before, can you tell me if you've ever been concerned that it affected your child's health? Especially your child having tummy issues when they're a few years older My due date is tomorrow, fathers day!
Which I guess could be a good thing considering some horror stories I have heard. I have not gone into labor yet and the last time I took it was almost twenty four hours ago. It did give me a little tummy ache, but beyond that didn't do much for me either time. The one I purchased is tasteless and odorless, but the texture is still hard to choke down. I don't think I'll ever take it for anything again. This was a last ditch effort for me, it wasn't my first choice, but nothing else had worked.
I guess my baby girl is going to come when she pleases! In that case yes, I don't think it can hurt to try. Leave it as late as you can Effacement and dilation is NOT an indication of anything. In fact, you can be cm dilated for several weeks or not dilated at all just hours before having your baby. Some medical professionals don't do internal checks at all for this reason.
If it was really serious, they wouldn't be telling you to wait another few weeks for induction. The longer baby stays in the better, and they cannot force you to induce if you don't want to. I'd recommend making sure your doctor has a clear reason on why he wants to induce as often it can put you at higher risk if it's not needed.
I am 35 weeks and 6 days. I am not thinking about going this way right now but maybe in like 2 weeks i might do it cause they are saying that come 39 weeks they will induce me cause they claim my baby is small and something about growth restriction.
I was just wondering if i should try this way or not. I am not big on the hospital inducing me if i can go into labor with out it. Also, I really wanted to make sure nothing interfered with our plans to have the birth at home. Our midwives had just done their weekly check up so they were very nearby, and it felt like a really good day to have the baby. Also, I had had some indications that morning that labor might be soon, but over the previous couple of weeks I had thought things were moving along only to be disappointed, so I was wanted to take some steps to encourage my body to follow through.
So, long story short, when the midwives put castor oil on the list of possibilities for me to consider, I decided to go for it. I also took some herbs under their direction, so it's possible that the effects I experienced were not the castor oil alone. But in any case, within half an hour of taking 2 ounces of castor oil I started feeling strong contractions in my back, within an hour and half post-castor oil I had contractions spaced 3 minutes, and in just about exactly four hours after the castor oil the baby was born with just 15 minutes of pushing.
Apparently I'm the only person in history to have had no effect on my intestines from the castor oil. I was constipated before the birth, had a small amount of firm stool during the birth, and remained constipated afterward. But in any case, the birth was seamless -- painful, but no more than the previous non-castor-oil time, and much faster, which was a blessing. First 2 were 41 weeks, 3rd one 38 weeks. Uncomfortable, baby already 8. Trying for unmedicated homebirth, so really don't want baby to get much bigger.
Well it depends on you - how long your pregnancies usually last, if you're at risk for medical induction, how uncomfortable you are. This is 4th baby. Past few days BH more often. Maybe beginning of labor, maybe not. Would you try it? Thank you for stating that. I enjoyed reading your article and can't tell you how many people feel the need to share their opinion on how harmful it is, how selfish I was, how horrible it is etc.
I basically keep hush, hush on it unless asked directly. It's deifnitly one of those 'need to know basis topics. And it's not a good idea to have castor oil if you're already in labour as stated at the top of this article as it can make labour quite painful and messy. I'm 38weeks as of today, my scheduled c section is may 2.
I did it with all 3 of mine, no poop no cramps and it took around 2 hours each time to work. Good luck :. To get my labor going.
I am 40 weeks and 1 day today and it is new years eve and i took the castor oil about 5pm and am currently waiting for the labor effects to hopefully take effect.
I had a little diarrhea that lasted an hour or so so am hoping that next come some contractions. I am super excited to be a mom for the first time and cannot wait to meet my little man.
I do so hope this works, my friend who suggested it swore by this method Helping induce labor. After 40 long weeks of pregnancy, you may be thinking that enough is enough. What is castor oil? Today, castor oil can be found in many nonmedicinal applications: Castor oil is used as a mold inhibitor, food additive, and flavoring agent. Castor oil is used in manufacturing goods like plastics, fibers, paints, and more. Castor oil for labor. Does it work? Should you induce? You have an infection in your uterus.
You have high blood pressure , diabetes , or another condition that could put you or your baby at risk. The takeaway. Whatever happens, try not to worry too much. Your baby will be here eventually!
Share on Pinterest. It is not proven that babies born with castor oil induction will pass meconium in the womb; there may be a chance that it can happen.
Some women also vomit due to the strong smell of the oil. Mainly there are three ways where castor oil works to induce labor: 1. It induces contraction in the bowels, which in turn may cause them to start contracting as well.
It dehydrates the body, which can also cause contractions. Scientists have determined that ricinoleic acid, which is a primary component of castor oil, targets prostaglandin receptors on smooth muscle cells in the intestines and uterus in order to stimulate contractions. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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