Castor oil vs. prune juice?

Question

Okay, I know it's not safe to drink castor oil to induce because it could cause the baby to pass the meconium. So, if thats the case, then why did my doctor say I can drink prune juice to relieve constipation? What is the difference besides one being oil and the other just being juice? Do you think prune juice could do the same?

Answer 1

idk

Answer 2

Castor oil takes a long time to induce pregnancy.. when you first take it a few times, it will make you poo, like crazy. You would have to drink a few bottles of it, to start labor.. prune juice is fine too.. you would probably only need a glass or two to get the bowels moving.. have you tried apple juice? or even just some fiberchoice (getting more fiber in your diet?)