39 weeks today, Castor Oil tonight.

[m3mommy]

Hubby and I have decided to give castor oil a try. My entire family swears by it, and it's worked wonderfully for everyone I know who's tried it. I have been 2 cm and 50% effaced for 3 weeks. Contractions have started and stopped for the last 2. I really, really think this is gonna work for me. So I am beginning my countdown. 9 hours and 30 minutes til I indulge in the wonderful bitterness that is castor oil. Yuck!

Anyone wanna take the plunge with me?

(I'm not looking for criticism. I have done my research, and made my decision.)

 

[Jo20072007]

Good luck x

 

[BabyBoyLove12]

Good luck!! Keep us updated! Too soon for me to do it with you

 

[Mamaof5soon]

Good luck hope it works!

 

[tylerncallum]

Good luck i tried it with my first labour started in 3 hours x

 

[andersondyson]

Im curious, would maybe give it a go if it works.......

keep us informed xxxxxxxxxxxx good luck xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[mrssat]

Oh good luck,thought about this myself when the time comes so really interested in how it works for. I mentioned it to mw she didn't seem to have anything bad to say. She said if it comes to it try anything. Will be stalking. X

 

[daisy_]

whoo hoo all the best!! xx

 

[m3mommy]

thanks ladies!

i will definitely keep updating as things happen.

 

[Pocky]

I'm considering trying it (t'is how my mum got me out.. although it did end in a c-section) but i've heard so much about it and apparent dangers that I really don't know if I would

 

[sunflower33]

Good luck! X

 

[Wobbles]

Anyone wanna take the plunge with me?

While you make your own decisions I don't think encouraging others is a great idea.

Please beware this method can come with risks and anyone who considers taking it should do their research and consult a medical profession for advice.

I did this with my first and read the risk afterwards , the stress it caused me in case I'd hurt my baby makes me say it's not worth the risk! The cramps were also awful ...oh and make sure you have the toilet roll in, even some Vaseline! Not pleasant!


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[m3mommy]

I really wasn't trying to encourage anyone to do anything they think is unsafe. Assuming everyone here cares about their unborn children, I think anyone considering would definitely do some research. That being said, the "risks" are unclear because most women take this after they are overdue. As I said before, I have done tons of research on this and I stand by my decision. My doctor is also ok with this.

Again, I'd hope that no one would try this without their doctor/midwife's consent, and without being 100% sure about it themselves.

 

[stephj25]

I really wasn't trying to encourage anyone to do anything they think is unsafe. Assuming everyone here cares about their unborn children, I think anyone considering would definitely do some research. That being said, the "risks" are unclear because most women take this after they are overdue. As I said before, I have done tons of research on this and I stand by my decision. My doctor is also ok with this.

Again, I'd hope that no one would try this without their doctor/midwife's consent, and without being 100% sure about it themselves.

You've probably read all the risks but just wanted to let you know that I have a friend that tried this before due date, she literally couldn't get off the toilet and had to get the ambulance to the hospital, then there were problems with lots of meconium and baby had to be put on a monitor once born.

Not trying to scare you as everybody is different but I just wanted to let you know what happened to my friend. I do sincerley hope it goes well for you hun and you don't get any of the bad experiences

 

[m3mommy]

You've probably read all the risks but just wanted to let you know that I have a friend that tried this before due date, she literally couldn't get off the toilet and had to get the ambulance to the hospital, then there were problems with lots of meconium and baby had to be put on a monitor once born.

Not trying to scare you as everybody is different but I just wanted to let you know what happened to my friend. I do sincerley hope it goes well for you hun and you don't get any of the bad experiences

That is scary. I've never had anything like this happen in my family. I really think we're gonna be fine, but thank you.

 

[MrsBandEgglet]

Taking castor oil is linked to more babies being born having produced meconium in the waters. This is dangerous and highly stressful for the baby and ultimately for you. My waters had meconium in them when I was in labour with my DS and my son's birth just spiralled out of control from there.

Please please please anyone considering taking castor oil be absolutely 110% aware of everything it entails.

Good luck OP, I hope you have a smooth labour and birth and everything goes well. xx

 

[amandapanda1]

Hun, you've spent all this time looking after your baby...
surely it's best to wait?

I mean, your baby WILL come, when they are ready...and i understand you're uncomfortable/tired/stressed etc. but is it really worth it? If you do decide to go ahead, and the baby does have problems, you're going to feel terrible! And your body might not be ready yet!

I spoke to my MW about castor oil, and she said it isn't safe and if it was, they'd use it to induce labour..they don't- they use pitocin..

Just have a nice hot bath, and try NATURAL ways to bring on your labour that are safer for your baby if you are that uncomfortable...

a birthing ball? Some sleep? Raspberry Leaf Tea? x

And it doesn't even taste nice!!!! WHY DO THATTT?!

 

[m3mommy]

As I said before, I am not looking for criticism. I will take the advice of my doctor before some random person on the internet. He says it's fine, so as far as I am concerned, it is fine. My body is perfectly ready for labor. Why do it? Because I want to. I'm not here to criticize you for your decisions, and I don't appreciate being criticized for mine. The only people I have to answer to are my husband and my doctor. And they are both with me on this. So thanks, but no thanks.

 

[MrsBandEgglet]

As I said before, I am not looking for criticism. I will take the advice of my doctor before some random person on the internet. He says it's fine, so as far as I am concerned, it is fine. My body is perfectly ready for labor. Why do it? Because I want to. I'm not here to criticize you for your decisions, and I don't appreciate being criticized for mine. The only people I have to answer to are my husband and my doctor. And they are both with me on this. So thanks, but no thanks.

i don't think you have to be rude about it. Nobody has been rude to you, or critical for that matter. What I personally object to is you asking others if they are gonna join you as such, almost 'selling' the idea of using castor oil. Some ladies are impressionable when it comes to the later stages of their pregnancy and are often so desperate for things to start happening they may pay attention to your claims of how effective it can be and overlook the dangers.

Nobody has been overly critical of your decision, mostly just voicing concern

 

[m3mommy]

I think that one person was definitely overly-critical. Especially considering I asked from the beginning for people not to do that. Again, I was not trying to persuade anyone to do anything they wouldn't feel comfortable doing. I apologize if it came off that way. But again, my decision is made, so I don't want the criticism.