most of you said something about drinking castor oil to start contractions, where is it sold and will it hurt the baby?
2006-10-10 10:56:31 · 10 answers · asked by jrichardson65803 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Castor Oil has been used as a laxative since antiquity. It's mentioned by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, and beans from the Castor plant have been found in Egyptian tombs. The plant can be found from temperate latitudes to the tropics.
Castor Oil's laxative effect stems from its ability to prevent absorption of liquids from the intestinal tract. While the oil is relatively safe, the beans are extremely poisonous (as few as 12 can be fatal), and they should never be taken internally. They can cause severe fluid loss and lethal circulatory collapse.
Avoid If...
Don't take Castor Oil if you have nausea, vomiting, an intestinal blockage, appendicitis, severe inflammatory intestinal disease, or any abdominal pain of unknown origin. Not recommended for pregnant and nursing women and children under 12.
2006-10-10 10:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very dangerous to use to induce labor. It can cause the baby to have it's first bowel movement in the womb and possible for him to swallow it and it can be fatal. Do not use the castor oil if you really are worried about your baby. I don't recommend it at all.
2006-10-10 18:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by I smile because of them ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should really consult with your doctor about what to do because home remedies may not be wise when your pregnant!
Your baby may not be ready yet! Not untill it's lungs are fully formed and the baby is at a health weight for a higher risk to live!
The doctor will induce if necessary! most of the time they use petosin.
2006-10-10 18:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by Baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have sex with your partner or run around the house outside but don't drink anything. Can you see it you get the runs and try to deliver a baby all at the same time
2006-10-10 18:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Nani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will hurt the baby! DO NOT DRINK IT!!!
It will give the baby diarrhea, the poop goes into the amniotic fluid and is then swallowed by the baby!!! You would basically be poisoning your baby! that is why your body goes into labor - because the baby is in serious danger!
DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-10 18:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by Lesley C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cator oil is an old wives tall and taste really bad . i would not recomend it . i tried that with the first one all it did was make me throw up. im telling you have an orgasm. when you have an orgasm your stomach musles contract. like a small contraction. get it. it helps get things started i heard it from the doctor and it works .
2006-10-10 18:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT DRINK THAT.....IT WILL MAKE YOU THROW UP SOO BAD...I AM SOO BEING SERIOUS...DONT DO IT...walk a lot, have a lot of sex and drink plenty of fluids...that will induce labor..I am assuming that is what you are trying to do..but honestly if you want to throw your brains up....drink that nasty sh.i.t
2006-10-10 18:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you're ready, but don't do anything stupid. Your body will know when it's time for labor, don't rush it, there could be a reason your baby needs to "bake" longer. Be smart and responsible for your child please.
2006-10-10 18:22:08 · answer #8 · answered by justwondering 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its sold in any drugstore
2006-10-10 18:11:40 · answer #9 · answered by acid tongue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?
2006-10-10 18:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋