Castor Oil

[K82]

Hi, has anyone tried Caster Oil to kick start their labour?

I heard it's very effective & wondered if anyone here had tried & whether it worked or not..

I know she'll be here when she's ready but i'm overdue & slightly desperate.

(Thought I'd ask in parenting too in case it worked)!!

[daffy654]

All it will make you do is vomit,this then causes your abdomen to contract and 'may' start labour. I know a few people who have tried it and none went into labour due to the castor oil.

[Beauj]

K82, daffy is right, it will only turn your guts and the last thing you need is, to go into labour naturally and fine you are throwing up in bucket as well.

Try to keep on the move round the house or just some gentle exercise. All will come when ready as you've said.

All the best & good luck with the delivery.

[redcrx]

not only will it give you a tummy ache and the squits but also baby.
Its not the best thing for them to poo in waters as they inhale the fluid and the poo. 12 hour observation if there is meconium in the waters usually.

try the other old wives tales but avoid the castor oil if you can.

can you imagine having the squits in labour too??

[Beauj]

redcrx, Yes I can!! My friend took castor oil, she'd had pasta for tea - it squirted out with the baby! Yuck! Baby's first words were, 'Mamma Mia!

[K82]

Ew, Yuk, Thanks for the info guys, think I'll give that one a miss!