39 weeks pregnant and a question about Castor Oil?....?

Question

I am 39 weeks and i am soo uncomfortable. I heard that Castor Oil can induce your labor. Are there any effects it can have on the baby if taken safely? Has anyone ever tried it? Just trying to do some research on it.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Have s*x this is a safe way to enduce pregnancy. IDK about the castor oil thing sorry.

Answer 2

When I was 38 weeks I had had enough with being pregnant.  I was in so much pain.  There was no more room in my belly.  I went to a herbal store and asked what I could take to induce labor.  She told me blue cohash.  So I bought it but 2 to 4 drops under my tongue for 3 days went for long walks at the mall  I started on a Wednesday and by Sunday my son was born.  Good luck and Congrats.

Answer 3

I'm due Saturday and I did Castor oil two days ago. DON'T DO IT! Unless you enjoy having a painful butt and sitting on the toilet ALL DAY AND NIGHT! LOL. But, with some people it's worked, it just hasn't for me. My doctor was the one who suggested I take Castor oil so I don't see why a health professional would suggest it if it would have any bed effects on the baby.

Answer 4

Castor Oil should be used only when your cervix is already well dilated. Remember that Castor Oil is a strong laxative and you will be at the toilet a lot. It tastes awful as well. I wouldn't try it. Just walk a ton!!

Answer 5

it can harm the baby, and make you sick, i wouldn't do it. its horrible.

Answer 6

Don't try nothing like that to bring labor..

Just be wait until the baby wants to come out !

if you already waited 39 long weeks, why is it so hard to wait a couple more weeks ..

Answer 7

it can harm the baby. it can cause muconium. in the uterus.  

Answer 8

Hiya Hun I was 5days late with my first baby and I took Caster Oil on overdue day 5 and it seemed to work, although i was not at all expecting it to as i was sure it would just be an old wives tale, anywayy about 5 hours after i took it I had a show (the plug of mucas that blocks cervix came away) and i started to get contractions, at the time i just thought it was a coincidence that it was the day i took the caster oil but then my waters didnt break and the hospital had to do it so they obviously werent ready, I was in labour for 26 hours before having an emergancy c section, so maybe inducing yourself  does have a big impact on whether you deliver naturally. I certainly wouldnt advise it and wont be attempting to hurry this one up, x

Answer 9

Your almost about to pop! Congratulations. I remember asking these questions not too long ago... I wanted my son OUT! lol. So I can see where you are coming from.

Well really you only have to wait a week or so till the lil one is born but if you absolutely can not wait and you need her out now then you could take castor oil. That is really up to you though... a lot of people are against it and there is a risk that if you take it and you don't go into labor (or maybe even if you do go into labor) the baby will doo doo inside the sac and could possibly inhale the meconium at birth and it can cause your baby to become severly ill.

In the end, its your choice though. I was already dilated slightly and was so ready for him to come out i took it. I put 2 tablespoons of castor oil in a glass of orange juice at 11pm and at 12am i started having contractions. At first i didn't know if it was just the laxitive taking effect (this is my first baby) and it was. But it was contractions also. I have to admit... i spent a good time visiting the john cuz it does make you doo doo. However i made sure i emptied myself out before i gave birth lol. SO no  i didnt go poo when i was giving birth but i can definately see how some people do. (Sorry if that was TMI). Well it worked for me and honestly i would probably do it again.

So if you're like me, you already have made your decision in the back of your mind and are going to do what you wanna do despite what all of us have to say. And whatever your decision is go with it... but if you have any doubts call your doctor and ask. Again... congratulations and i wish you a smooth delivery and a healthy baby.

Answer 10

Drink Anis seeds.. Boil the Anis seeds- it is like a herb tea, taste like licorice almost and walk a lot...That's my Mom;s recipe and it has worked with her- she has 7 healthy kids...