2006-09-04 10:37:55 · 9 answers · asked by bobbi n 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It makes them poop.
2006-09-04 10:40:21 · answer #1 · answered by farmgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
makes you real sick. You get a bad case of the runs. It can cause your baby to have meconium, a bowel movement in the womb. Some people think it helps a pregnant woman go into labor.
Women eager to stimulate labor often ask about taking castor oil. It is thought to be effective by increasing bowel activity, which can promote contractions. There are many concerns with this method of induction. While evidence is lacking to support this practice, research has demonstrated an increase in meconium (fetal stool) passage with women using castor oil. A more common side effect is diarrhea or gastrointestinal distress, which can lead to dehydration. Based on these considerations the risks appear to outweigh any potential benefits. It is encouraging to know that there are other non-invasive measures which can stimulate labor. Be sure to talk with your health care provider for some safe and gentle alternatives.
2006-09-04 11:43:23 · answer #2 · answered by seatonrsp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really had had enough with my second baby so I went for a long 4wd and then came home to half a bottle of castor oil and OJ and I went into labour straight away. Castor oil is like a liquid laxative and the cramping in your bowel is meant to start your contractions. It might not work for everyone, and it can be very aggressive, but it did work for me.
2006-09-04 11:32:08 · answer #3 · answered by redbubbleblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old wives tale says it might make you go into labor but truthfully it will keep you on the toilet for hours and probably wont bring labor on.
2006-09-04 10:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It used to be the way to induce labor but I don't think they dare do that nowadays because of potential liability if anything goes wrong.
2006-09-04 10:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend used it and she said it was the worst mistake.. it just messed with her stomach, she said she had a stomach ache for a couple days.. and it didnt even work.. my suggestion, dont try it
2006-09-04 10:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They say if you drink it, it will cause you to have contractions which can then lead to labor. I think it's an old wives tale it isn't true so don't drink it, it will only give you a bad belly ache...
2006-09-04 10:40:37 · answer #7 · answered by YD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It makes them slippery ;o)
2006-09-04 10:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gives you the runs :(
2006-09-04 11:26:13 · answer #9 · answered by ashez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋