38 weeks pregnant debating on taking Castor Oil.?

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Veronica

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Hi Ladies. I am currently 38 weeks 1 day prego. Yesterday at my appointment I was 3cm 60% effaced. I am scheduled to get induced next week when Im 39 weeks 2 days. I was told I can take Castor Oil to help the process along and I might go into labor on my own without getting induced. Heard alot of different things about castor oil so I don't know if I should take it. Thanks in Advance.
 
Personally, me, no, I would not take castor oil. I know you are ready to have your baby...but castor oil is going to make you feel sick whether it actually induces labor or not. I would just try walking alot or sex! Those can also help get things going..but not always...they baby will come when he/she is ready! Good luck! :-)
 
I was advised against it by my doctor because of problems it causes with digestion and whatnot.

They had me drink raspberry leaf tea, eat mango and pineapple, and walk. That was 3 weeks ago. I am scheduled to be induced next week.
 
i wouldn't

why put you or your baby in danger for no reason

give it a few more days and see

getting induced isn't that bad

they just give you medicine and then if they have to break your water
 
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