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Castor Oil?!
Hi everyone,
Some of us are getting desperate on the Feb forum and have been talking about taking Castor Oil to help bring on labour.
Is it just an old wives tale or worth a go?!
Thank you xxxxxxx
Some of us are getting desperate on the Feb forum and have been talking about taking Castor Oil to help bring on labour.
Is it just an old wives tale or worth a go?!
Thank you xxxxxxx
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I'm doing everything else to encourage baby to get moving, but not that! If I go much overdue I'd prefer to use Clary Sage Oil in the bath / massage oil as a last resort xx
I've heard castor oil can be dangerous. I dont know how tho
Try clary sage oil, i swear by it!!!
Heather xx
How does that work? xxxxx
I did that religiously a week before my LO arrived. I swear that did it for me! xxx
From experience I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole! I tried it when I was about 8 days over and the first dose I threw up all over the kitchen floor! I tried again straight after but this time had a shot of mouth wash ready to take the vile taste away!! It stayed down and about 20 mins later I had the most painful stomach cramps ever followed by a terrible dose of the 'squits!' that lasted a good 24 hours. It was awful. I know it's easy to say but your babies will arrive when they are good and ready!! They say reflexology can help but it did nothing in my case but at least it was lovely and relaxing!
Take care and rest while you can!
Best of luck.
xx
I'm not due til the end of feb but am being induced on wed 13th cos of kidney problems. However I'm desperate for this baby to come out, i'm so bloody wrestless and can't sleep! Someone suggest something that dooesn't involve spicy food (urgh)!?! Whats all this about clary sage oil? I've never heard of it?
Thats great that it worked so well for your cousin!
Do you know when she took it? I'm 38+1 xxx
It's supposed to be great for labour as it helps keep your contractions stimulated and also is known as the 'natural gas & air'! xx
d xx
ps i wouldnt do it again though if that helps you decide!!!!
Hilary x
I love the new pic of Amy and Zara!
Well despite what some of you have said (sorry) I am sooo desperate. I don't know if it will do anything but I mixed 4 teaspoons of it with a tiny amount of Orange Juice. I couldn't taste it at all so now wondering if its the wrong stuff! It made my teeth feel like vaseline though!
I did it at 4.30pm so will wait and see.
I'm just hoping all the 'gross' bit is out of the way by tomo afternoon (if it doesn't work), because its my birthday and meant to be going for a meal with my Dad!
I know i'm naughty, pls dont tell me off! xxxx
Hilary x
I took it at 4.30 yesterday and had an 'upset tummy!' by 6.30 but not as bad as I was expecting. Now not a lot is happening. Had you had signs by now? xxxxx
I'm having a real pregnant birthday. Hubby has bought me a gorgeous cake and let me eat some for breakfast!
Still no signs ofcontractions. Do you think it hasn't worked? xx