Ive just read cod liver oil is meant to induce labour. How does it work? Is it the same way as castor oil coz dont fancy that
2007-08-25 07:41:09 · 10 answers · asked by RAINDROP 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It does not induce labor. If you research it on teh internet you will find studies that report decreased cahnces of type 1 diabetes as well as increased intelligence in teh children of mother swho took it during pregnancy. But you will also find sites that say to stay well away from it.
2007-08-25 07:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya it works the same as castor oil, when my mother was pregnant with me, my nan gave her a cup of castor oil and brandy and sure enough she went into labour after an hour, please take into account that was 20 years ago when that happened and castor oil or cod liver oil or brandy is not advised anymore. Also drinking castor oil or cod liver oil is really dangerous in case u dont actually make it to the hospital on time
2007-08-29 06:19:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cod liver oil is not recommended in pregnancy as it contains very high levels of vitamin A, and i am sure you have been told to avoid liver products because of the vitamin A, and i know it may sound silly but so many people do not even realise cod liver oil is actually oil produced by the cod's liver! Although i HAVE taken Castor oil in the past, i would not recommend it! it has some very nasty side effects ands its a taste you will never forget EVER! It did work for me! but i have heard of other people who it didn't work for!
2007-08-26 05:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by hhutchie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not take cod liver oil in excess as it contains vitamins A & D and overdosing on this can cause liver damage and harm your unborn baby,and castor oil will not start off labor either
2007-08-25 14:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used tot ake cod liver oil tabs and multi vitamins b4 I was pregnant but when I found out i was pregnant I stopped because it said on the tub not to take if pregnant and also my doc advised me to stop...I'm 14 weeks with my 1st and i only take folic acid xx
2007-08-28 11:59:30 · answer #5 · answered by MacyB07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot see how it would help, unless it helps the baby slip out easier but it tastes fishy whereas Castor oil tastes yeuk.
2007-08-25 14:44:42 · answer #6 · answered by freddiem 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe u mean castor oil and it was used to make your bowels work, also a hot bath was always recommended to relax u and help bring on labour, [not too hot though]
2007-08-25 16:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by icedragon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stick to hot curries and pineapple juice,raspberry tea etc,from what i researched when i was pregnant the oil is not too good and all it does is gives you the runs,nipple stimulation to get your milk flowing is supposed to be good because it releases a hormone which is supposed to make your womb contract.or sex and a hot bath!!!!!!!
2007-08-29 07:12:09 · answer #8 · answered by zoef1981 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt bother with it go for a walk instead mite bring it on
2007-08-25 15:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by carla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dnt took the suff
2007-08-25 22:52:34 · answer #10 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋