From the article: Castor Oil to Induce Labor
Castor oil is often talked about as a natural method of inducing labor. Have you tried it? What was your experience? How did you prepare it? How far along were you? When did you have your baby? Did you have any negative side effects? Would you do it again? Share Your Experience
It worked for me
- I was three days overdue, tried and ready to get my first son out of me. At 6 pm my husband agreed to do it w me. He would take 2 tlb spoons if I would. He had a good cleaning out and went to bed a few hours later. I went into active labor at 11pm. I hurt so bad, those contractions were very severe, that I was unable to walk,.talk or crawl. We went to hospital.around 1am and my beautiful son was born at 5am. It worked for me but with my next two children...I didn't go thru.
- —Guest Gayle alaskamom
39 weeks 3 days
- Took 1tbsp of castor oil with an orange juice chaser around 4pm. Walked right after. Still no results I did go to sleep right after I got done walking.lil stomach tightening at first and back pain but soon after left. Ugh due April 22 and still no BH or anything. I'll try anther Tbsp tomorrow.
- —Guest cee
Worked 3 times!!!!
- I took castor oil with my first 13 days before due date and was in labor 2 hrs labor...had mild diarrhea for about 20 minutes!!! 2nd baby took CO at exactly 37 wks had a healthy baby about 8 hrs later....no diarrhea!!! 3rd lil one took CO at about 6:pm and had pretty rough diarrhea for about 2 hrs....healthy baby # 3 @ 5am!!!!! I am now 35.5 weeks and will do it again at 37 weeks!! I do 2oz of CO and 1 teaspoon baking soda!! Chase with a fizzy (carbonated) drink or hot tea!!! Doesn't work for everyone but has for me and 5 out of 5 with my mom!!!! I can't wait!!! If it does make labor harder...I won't ever know because I've used it every time and will again!!!!!!!
- —Guest Rach
no
- never try castor oil i did it last night and was on the toilet ALL night and in pain i went to the hospital and they sent me home WORST expirience ever
- —Guest kayla
castor oil no no
- Please ladies do not use castor oil to try to induce labor. I have been a doula for 15 yrs. with over 700 births and I have seen more meconium babies with bad outcomes from castor oil. I have one that is in bad shape right now because of it. What ever gives you the runs also gives the baby the runs. You may not be as affected by it but the baby can not handle the over load. Also, lung development does not happen until 37 weeks so never try to induce labor before that time. The apple will fall from the tree when it is good and ripe. If you pick it too soon it will be sour just like your labor. When labor is allowed to happen on it's own time it flowes like a beautiful song and it is more managable with a much better outcome.
- —Guest rebecca
Two times a charm
- It worked with my first son when i was 39 weeks. He was a healthy baby boy born 18 hours after drinking 2 tblspoo s. Now Im 38 weeks and i took 2 tablespoons with a full glass of orange juice. I hope it works again.
- —Guest Jojo
Cator oil for labor
- I use it on two of my three kids and they were born with in 24 hours after taking it. I just dumped the whole little bottle into Orange juice and drank it. The key is to walk after doing it. Also make sure you have plenty of tolip paper!! Good luck!!
- —Clove67
iv tried it
- I am 36 1/2 weeks and come monday ill be full term 37 iv tried c.oil and it does work this will be my 3 child it worked with my son they key while taking it is drinking plenty of water after you take it to stay hydrated i took it bout 7:00pm 2 doses of it in some oj and bout n hour into i started having some strong contraction 5 min apart for 3 hours went to th ob was dilated 1 cm n effaced 50% so yes it does work just be smart about how you use it it never gave me bowl movements
- —Guest chae
success twice
- I used castor oil with my 2nd and 3rd. both 7 hours later successful deliveries. was 38 weeks took2tbsp with orange juice
- —Guest britt2308
depends on individual
- My sis in law tried it for her 3rd baby and it didn't seem to work. But others say it works. I haven't tried it for any of my 2 kids and I don't know if its adviced for VBACs. I'm prego for my 3rd and had 2 sections and wants to go VBAC. In Nigeria by d way. Advice everyone pls
- —Guest Nomso
starting it today 36 weeks 7th child
- I will start soon today and I will keep everyone posted, two weeks ago I started evening primrose oil and it does as it says. I started to already lose the plug. And she is very low and head down already . I do get contractions already but not as strong so today with castor oil should really to the Big Bang labor Lol Can't wait Stress of being prego:(
- —Guest flavor360
Look after yourself...
- I think this method should only be used when medical induction is being threatened. If you are a week overdue and you will have to be induced soon anyways, it's worth a try. At least by that point your cervix will hopefully be undergoing "changes" to facilitate the birth of your baby. I agree if it's taken too early on (prior to 40wks gestation) your body may not be ready, and could lead to complications...
- —Guest ahmedhafiz
36 weeks
- i took 2 tbs and stayed in labor 7 hours then stopped
- —Guest shal
scared
- IM 38weeks and 1day IM two cm.and having brackstonhicks through out the day and night been walking but its not helping IM very tired ready to have my. Baby IM gonna head to the store and buy the oil and c what happens.
- —Guest tianna
scared
- IM 38weeks and 1day IM two cm.and having brackstonhicks through out the day and night been walking but its not helping IM very tired ready to have my. Baby IM gonna head to the store and buy the oil and c what happens.
- —Guest tianna
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