Where can I find castor oil.. like the kind that you use to induce labor?
Please no personal comments on what you think about castor oil, or trying to induce labor. I've already talked to my doctor and she approved it. I just need to know where I can go to find it.
Thanks
2007-09-17 09:57:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
a local grocery store... near the pharmacy i think it is down the same aisle as the anacids (sorry bout the spelling)
2007-09-17 10:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, honey, bless your heart! I remember taking castor oil to try to induce labor with my second baby. Didn't work! My mom said she tried it also and it didn't work for her either. If your doctor approved it, ask her to write a prescription. I haven't seen it on the drug store shelves in years!! Maybe castor oil is an old wives' tale, but if so, many of us thought it would work. The main thing it does is make you have a big bowel movement and is not as "dangerous" as laxatives when you are pregnant. Good luck!
2007-09-17 10:10:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your doctor more "seasoned" (aka old)? I work at one of the most progessive hospitals in the country, we specialize in high risk. We have over 10 clinics that house over 150 doctors that deliver at my hospital - and NONE of them recommend using castor oil for self-induction.
I'd get a second opinion if I were you. Castor oil is too big of a risk, not to mention it is totally not effective. You're just going to make yourself sick, at best. At worst, you'll have more serious complications that might lead to a c-section.
Sorry if it's not the answer you're looking for, but it's the truth that is commonly accepted by just about every physician and midwife - except yours. Good luck, whatever you decide!
2007-09-17 10:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that your doctor is extremely irresponsible considering that using castor oil can seriously dehydrate you and nothing worse for labor than a weakened mommy to be who is too weak to push forth her child.
It most likely won't do anything but make you vomit and sh!t your little heart out. Though this may increase your chances of starting labor, a sick momma is hardly the thing a newborn needs.
2007-09-17 10:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eeew...I thought castor oil went out with the 1800's. Here is a good article to read:
http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/castoroiluses.html
Are you SURE your doctor approves? I'd certainly get a second opinion. Your own life--as well as the life of your unborn child--depends on YOU.
Please take care, dear...
2007-09-17 10:05:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I used castor oil when i was a week late and a nurse told me she wasnt suppose to recommend it but she said it worked for a lot of people she knew..so i went and bought it..had thanksgiving dinner..then drank it with a lot and a lot of oj.. cause that stuff is nasty..went to bed...three hours later i was in labor..I was pooing lots too..he he..
so it works..but it will clean out your bowls. he he
2007-09-17 10:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by meloncolygurl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walmart and cvs or brooks or any pharamacy has it, it is near the laxatives, and it works drink it with oj it tastes really bad
2007-09-17 10:05:30 · answer #7 · answered by haileybeth79 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why didnt you ask her where to buy it?? you can get it at walmart or walgreens its like 2 bucks...i used it and it worked for me..
2007-09-17 10:02:01 · answer #8 · answered by Holy..Rock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋