U.S. Mommies To Be

[DarlingMe]

Castor oil Lisa?

 

[lisaf]

lol, ummm thats not really considered safe by most people anymore.

 

[DarlingMe]

lol, ummm thats not really considered safe by most people anymore.

Seriously? I still hear people talking about it! Midwives and a couple docs on the podcast I listen too. I wonder why?? Now I have to look it up!

 

[lisaf]

hmm, well my doula recommended against it and all the UK girls talk about how they're not supposed to use it anymore. The UK girls have said that its considered to be stressful to the baby I think?

 

[DarlingMe]

ha ha! I think that is the point! The stress causes the labor. I looked it up and it says that it higher doses it causes loose stools and diarrhea, which causes contractions. Too much diarrhea can cause dehydration. From what I googled it said it is controversial ATM but the perceived risks have not been proven. I hope something works for you because I have heard the pitocin is awful!

 

[JNA]

I think castor oil can make the baby have its first poo in the womb also.


You can try clary sage oil, sex, spicy foods, walking, epo internally
Hope this helps

 

[DarlingMe]

I think castor oil can make the baby have its first poo in the womb also.


You can try clary sage oil, sex, spicy foods, walking, epo internally
Hope this helps

That was one of things that they disproved. They said there is no increased incidence of meconium. Of course that might not be the most reliable sites! I would definately talk to my doc before taking some. It is probably an old school vs new school treatment now days.

I didnt know the EPO worked for that? I keep hearing it. I threw mine away. I had bought some when we were trying but never started it! Not internal just regular capusles though.

 

[lisaf]

EPO I think is supposed to ripen the cervix.. not sure what kind you're supposed to get.
I'll be asking my doc what she thinks depending on how my cervix is doing today.

 

[southerngal2]

EPO I think is supposed to ripen the cervix.. not sure what kind you're supposed to get.
I'll be asking my doc what she thinks depending on how my cervix is doing today.

Let us know what the Dr says. I've been hearing a lot about it, but I'm unsure about getting it.

 

[luckyme225]

Lisa- You can get EPO pretty much anywhere, even Walmart in the vitamin section. For as far along as you are I would get the higher dose pills (1000mg) since you need it to work asap.

 

[lisaf]

Thanks lucky! I just want the doctor's approval first.
I don't think she'll see anything wrong with it, but the advice online says to ask your doc before trying herbal stuff so of course I have to ask first, lol.. I'm such a rule-follower!
and if my cervix is totally effaced, then it would just be a waste of time, right?

 

[RosieCheeks]

how about ginger tea? I had a friend who swore by it.

 

[luckyme225]

Yeah it always good to double check first. Every provider is different in their recommendations. If your 100% effaced it would be a waste. Good luck at your appointment, let us know how it goes~

 

[Soph22]

Hi ladies- Travis Connor was born last night via emergency c section. He is 6lbs, 11oz and perfect!! I will post pictures and a birth story when I'm not relying on only my phone. It was quite scary but sooooo worth it!

 

[Sweet_Mama]

well I just did some nipple stimulation and now my tummy feels yucky like it normally does for PMS for me...
Kind of think its too much to hope for it to work that quickly/easily, lol! But hey, time will tell, right?

Do it a few more times. ;-)

Hi ladies- Travis Connor was born last night via emergency c section. He is 6lbs, 11oz and perfect!! I will post pictures and a birth story when I'm not relying on only my phone. It was quite scary but sooooo worth it!

Congratulations, hun! Woo-hoo for babies being born everywhere. Lisa, I believe your next.

 

[lisaf]

I'm 80% effaced and 2cm dilated! I'll be playing with my nipples again tonight

 

[Sweet_Mama]

I'm 80% effaced and 2cm dilated! I'll be playing with my nipples again tonight

See! I knew it! Woo-Hoo, let's get this show on the road!

 

[JNA]

COngrats Sop22!!!!


Yay for the progress Lisa have fun with the nipple play lol

 

[lisaf]

lol... I wish the nipple play was half as fun as it sounds... I look quite interesting bouncing on my birthing ball holding onto my nipples

 

[Sweet_Mama]

lol... I wish the nipple play was half as fun as it sounds... I look quite interesting bouncing on my birthing ball holding onto my nipples

Hahaha, I know, right. It's so not as fun as you would think... of course you can always enlist DH to help you, lol.