Castor Oil to Induce Labor

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what are the advantages of castor oil?

it's been 2 hours and i just have some cramping. i've been having prodromal labor for a week now...i just want it over with!

IT WORKS! I went into labor within about an hour after taking it, before the diarrhea started! I mixed it with orange juice.

I took castor oil about 2 hours ago... I feel absolutly nothing... no diarrhea no labor no cramping no nothing... now what do i do i'm done being pregnant!

I wanna do this again with this pregnancy because it worked last time and i dont wanna do pitocin as of this tuesday...

I cannot recommend castor oil because for some people, the side effects are brutal and they still don't go into labor. It comes down to making a personal decision, i.e. what is worse - hours of pitocin or hours of going to the bathroom?

It is always a good idea to check with your care provider before you take anything medicinal during pregnancy.

Brenda

I just took it 30 minutes ago. Nothing so far, and I'm a bit skeptical that it will do anything besides cause diarrhea, but I'm past due and desperate and not scheduled for induction until Weds.

i took it i got contractions for 5 hrs then they stopped never got dihria at all so im going to try it again since im 38 weeks gestation and seriously in alot of pain n pressure so yep we are going to try an get this kid out

i used Castor Oil for my 2nd child, i had 5 tablespoons over 6 hours, 2 at first then 3 more.. i had my last dose at about 10.30pm and went to bed woke up at 5.30am in full labour and had my son at 11.27am...Castor Oil is the go if you really want the bubs out!!!!
it really does work!!!

I took 2 tbs. about 5 hours ago so I just took another 2 tbs. I still feel absolutly nothing I have 9 days until my due date & I am so miserable right now being pregnant I just want it over with

I took castor oil last night. I am 38 weeks pregnant and I did not experience diarrea, however I did have contractions most of the night but then they stopped.

all you woman who are taking it before your expected due date are really idiotic.
i don't think you should even attempt to take it before at least a week overdue.
if at all, it's dangerous for the baby, because not only will you have numerous bowel movements, but your risking the baby having one as well while in the womb. getting the feces in the babies eyes, mouth, ect is EXTREMELY dangerous.

Do you have any literature or research to support that taking castor oil increases the chances of meconium?

there are no reasons to associate castor oil induction with having an affect on baby passing meconium. heres some people taking about it on this link
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/coMec.html

http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/coMec.html
this links shows that there is no proof to castor oil making babys bowels move.

I've been reading up and there isn't a connection between taking caster oil and meconium, there is a connection between going past your due date (usually 41 weeks or more) and meconium.

Yes the association between postdates and meconium is well-documented. That is why it is always good to be sure you have research to support what you say. Not to mention if you hear something that you aren't sure about - look it up yourself!

it is a proven fact that castor oil will not affect the baby because it has a nutritional value of 0 so you stomach does not absorb it into your blood stream witch we all know is where the baby gets all of it nutrients and oxygen from so there is no reason for a baby to have a bowel movement

That is why it is important to back up your comments with research or proof.

Having read a number of toher articles then all thse comments it seems to me that the likelihood of the foetus passing murconium is probaby more closely related to foetal distress due to maternal dehydrtion than the castor oil itself. However, dehydration is a recognised way of inducing labour and castor oil is known to cause dehydration, so general caution and drinking plenty of water whilst using castor oil would seem sensible to me.

I've given birth twice, once following ptosin induction due to being postdate and preclamptic and the other spontaneously at 37 weeks.

I'm on here for a friend who is getting desperate with 36 hours to go before induction in a hospital she hates, but my thoughts are with you all going through the same frustration.

i am due in 3 days i drank castor oil about 1 hour ago am having really bad diarrhia but no contractions anyone ever had that happen?

I am almost 38 weeks. I was wondering if anyone could suggest when it is safe to take castor oil.

i drank it about hour and 1/2 ago i am 38 weeks 3 cm dialated and her head is right there i have been haveing contractions on and off last 2 days just want this laybor to start!!!!

I'm about a 3 now and have been having contractions on and off now... I tried about 2T castor oil bout 30 min ago and so far nothing. I just really want to get this all over with and fast!!! Maybe in a couple of hours I'll try another dose. I'm beginning to feel skeptical.

I agree with most of the comments on taken it and feeling nothing. I took 2T and feel asleep. Woke up to make dinner for husband and 2 other children, so far nothing. I have now taken another 2T for the max of 2 oz recommended....NOTHING. I am 50% effaced and dialated to a 3-4, contractions 1 min apart for 3 days....will this really work cause right now I say it is crap.

well im 36 weeks im 2cm i have bin that way for a mth im on bed rest i have two kids this is my 3 kid last night i took castor oil for the first time last night i took one 1tp and another at 12 noon and nothing has happen but diarrhea i will keep you posted

Castor oil can not only make you have a bowel movement, but also make the baby pass its meconium in the placenta, which can cause infections and problems for the baby. I've also heard cases where castor oil causes the placenta to slip from the uterus, which leads to hemorrhaging. Some people use castor oil to cause miscarriage. SO use with caution.

iam havin twins and 36 weeks is it ok t take castoroil now plec help i cant do with the pain anymore

Here's another bonus to Castor Oil: With my second baby, during delivery, I actually pooped on the delivery table. Mortifying! However, with my third, I took Castor Oil. The diarhea cleared my bowels, so there was no chance of that happening again, and yes, the castor oil worked within 6 hours. But the baby arrived before the doctor did.

tried it and nothing happened!! oh well she's lazy like her daddy!lol.

I need to know how much castor oil to take? I am 2cm dialated, 50% effaced and she's at a +2 station. Contractions off and on for days. I have been walking, havng intercourse and taken evening primrose oil. Still nothing is making them regular. Can someone please help?!!! Oh yeah, I have been drinking red raspberry leaf tea also. I feel castor oil is my last hope.

I am officially due tomorrow and I plan on taking castor oil within a few hours. I used it with my son and I had him 12 hours after taking it (was only in labor for 5 hours). I was 3 days past due at that time. However, I am taking it a few days earlier this time because my doctor wants to induce me with synthetic oxytocin on Tuesday due to a grade 3 placenta and that is the last thing that I want to take place. So I am claiming that my baby will be born tomorrow on it's EDD. Tomorrow is also my grandmother's bday, so it will be very special for him/her to come on that day. Please keep your fingers crossed and send prayers up if you happen to read this today!!!
I plan to take 1 ounce of castor oil in 6 ounces of OJ, I may do it again around midnight, but I hoping one dose will get the job done. I have my bags and camcorder at the door, I'm so ready to go!!! I will post again to let you all know how it went. IA

i took castor oil just over an hour ago, i was very nerves taking it becuase you read good and bad things about it, i am almost 38 weeks with my third child and so fed up with this pregnancy i want it over, however i have not had any side affects with takeing the castor oil i put 2 tablespoons in with a glass of orange juice. fingers crossed that something will happen.

i took castor oil just over an hour ago, i was very nerves taking it becuase you read good and bad things about it, i am almost 38 weeks with my third child and so fed up with this pregnancy i want it over, however i have not had any side affects with takeing the castor oil i put 2 tablespoons in with a glass of orange juice. fingers crossed that something will happen.

I mixed it with icecream like a milk shake. I took it at 5pm. 11pm my water broke and my daughter delived at 2am. No side effects at all.

I am 37 and a half weeks pregnant.This is my third child.I went to the Dr. and she told me that I was 2 cm dilated. I decided to take castor oil at 8 at night.Had a bowel movement but nothing took another dose at 8 in the morning and still nothing how could this be? Any advice?

Ok, so Im curious about this oil? I am so ready to be done that I would like to try it. I am not to sure on how much to take though. I am in alot of vaginal pain, 2 cent. dialated & only 37 weeks & 1 day. I've been taking baths, walking & having sex w/my husband, but no contractions, no water break..NOTHING. Is it safe to take now or should I just let it take its course? Can someone please fill me in..Email me at candr_dawson@yahoo.com, Thanks.

I took 4oz with OJ at 9pm...had some diarrhea and a few contractions so far (it's now 11pm). To be honest...it really "cleansed" me and I feel really good. So even if I don't go into labour...I'm happy.

Here goes a mini blog. See if this works. It is now 1820 on 10 Nov 08. I have taken 2 tsp of castor oil. I also have not had a proper BM since wed. So i hoping this will help with that as well. I am due 20 NOV but this baby is a lil big... Well I will post every once in a while to let yall know what is up and if this works!

Ok so I posted my mini blog last night and omg now there is blood!! I had a few light but very consistant contractions!!! and now at about 1200 i lost what I am thinking is my mucus plug. but there is lots of blood!!! I will post if I had him as a result of if this is just a false alarm. Good luck ladies!

Can you take castrol oil if you have to have a c section. My doctor will not take the baby unless I go into labor. I am due the week of the 24th and hava a c-section scheduled the 24th. This is my third and I am desperate to have this baby now or very soon.

I took 2 tablespoons of castor oil about 2 hours ago and dont feel any different...another 2 hours and I will take another 2 tablespoons!!! Im soooo ready to be a Mummy!!!

I tried castor oil last night~~i couldnt get it all down cuz it wuz just gross!!!...but i did wake up with VERY strong contractions, but they eased down some since then...so i tried something a friend suggested...just do a little at a time with some root beer...so, at 3:30 this afternoon i took some root beer, poured it in a glass, and added a teaspoon of castor oil...right after i downed that, i did another teaspoon, and then one more...some people say to take 3 teaspoons, while i also hear 3 tablespoons from others...which is more better??...how long should i wait before i try more??...i definitely dont want to over do it...but should i try tablespoons next time if the 3 teaspoons dont work??...thanx for any advice!!!

Just took some about 4 to 6 hours ago, had some potty problems solved but thats it so far.
ah was wondering how early is to early to take oil?

well girls my daughter is due over due 1 week i took castor oil with her and had her that same night the dr wants too to induse on thurday she had her first son nateral and wants the same for her new baby girl she is 100 efast and 2cm we well try the oil in wed we well let you know how it went every body well have a different experance we wish you all the luck yolie and yaya from santa barbara

I did the Castor oil thing Friday morning. After about 4 hours had diarhea. Nothing to severe. I also made surwe to drink plenty of fluids. Saturday felt terrible, like I had the flu, lots of vomitting. Same situation on Sunday, except now I had a headache that would not go away, and on Monday was in the hospital receiving two liters of IV fluids due to dehydration. Never has a single contraction. I took two ounces. I really don't reccomend it, but if you do it maybe try a lower dose.

I did the Castor oil thing Friday morning. After about 4 hours had diarhea. Nothing to severe. I also made surwe to drink plenty of fluids. Saturday felt terrible, like I had the flu, lots of vomitting. Same situation on Sunday, except now I had a headache that would not go away, and on Monday was in the hospital receiving two liters of IV fluids due to dehydration. Never has a single contraction. I took two ounces. I really don't reccomend it, but if you do it maybe try a lower dose.

I just took 2-2.5 Tbsp. about two hours ago, and already had a whole lot of diarrhea (sorry to share the details). I've started having some mild contractions, just waiting now to see if they become more "regular". It seems like the general concensus of people who have tried is that it either did nothing, or started doing something pretty quickly, which it has for me. I've got my fingers crossed!

im 39 weeks and want baby out but dont no if to take castor oil or not?

I just took 2-2.5 Tbsp. about two hours ago, and already had a whole lot of diarrhea (sorry to share the details). I've started having some mild contractions, just waiting now to see if they become more "regular". It seems like the general concensus of people who have tried is that it either did nothing, or started doing something pretty quickly, which it has for me. I've got my fingers crossed!

well im 37 weeks on fourth baby and soooo over this pregnancy. i took 3 oz at 845pm with sum oj and have had sevier poop action wich is great cause havvent in a few months regularly its now 417am and have been having good contractions for 2 hrs now.. waiting dont want to go to early to hospital hope it works...

I am 38 weeks and 3 days, with lots of pressure and contractions for the last two days. I read about castor oil in a friends book of mine and it said to take 2tablespoons with orange juice. One hour later take another tablespoon and another half an hour after that. So I got home and tried it right away, with evening primrose oil and raspberry leaf tea... it is now 4.5 hours after I took the first dose... and NOTHING. Not one bowel movement and no contractions... I totally give up and figure just waiting it out is the only wany to meet my second baby girl.

Wow, I am past due and I am a labor and delivery R.N. I am really disturbed by how many 37 weekers are drinking castor oil to induce labor. Term is 37-42 weeks. Most hospitals consider it 38-42 weeks, because the risk of respiratory problems is greatly increased at 37 weeks. Babies generally come out when they have finished developing,... its nature. At 37 weeks, there is a chance your baby could actually need 5 more weeks to develop. This is awful...I actually feel a bit sick.

I am 39 weeks and 2 days. I have always had to do pitocin with my other 2 and do not want to go thru that again, So here goes, I am going to try this in a few days, but I want to say something to the moms who try this before 38 weeks, Please don't. you could be putting your baby in danger. I had my son @ 38 weeks and he was not ready yet so I know there is a reason they say 40 wks, because thats what it takes, just try and be patient. I have had 2 and am ready 2 deliver 3rd one so I know how hard it is.

I am 39 weeks and having contractions for one week I am dilated to 3 but nothing yet. Was wondering if anyone could tell me if it is really worth it to take or just wait it out

I am considering taking castor oil...I'm 41 weeks +1, 4th child, 1st and third children went one day over due date and were 7.5 pounds, second daughter was 3.5 weeks overdue (yes, she was...I knew when I was fertile) and 10 pounds...no GD either. Not wanting to birth another ten pound baby, or go 3 weeks overdue, I am trying it. I am not sleeping and am pretty much ready to have this baby. I think my ten pounder would have been fine coming on time.

I am 37 weeks today...took castor oil around 3 or 4pm. 4 onces all at once chased it with Pepsi. it tasted awful but I am desperate. I'm a mom of 5 and my youngest was born Dec 28th. Its hard trying to make Christmas "happen" like you want when your are expecting any day. Since the "cocktail" I've had 3 0r 4 "bathroom experiences none too-too bad and the diarrhea cramping seems about gone. Now I am having contractions I would say on a scale to 10 they're about a 5. I guess I will be waitng to see what happens... I am most curious because I have tried the castor oil with 2 previous pregnancies and it didnt even work as a laxative much less a labor stimulator. Soooo this is already different. I will keep posting.

im 4 days overdue and losing my mind! I have tried everything from sex to running on a treadmill, nipple stimulation - nothing worked! i have 2 friends who were due after me and had there babies already! I feel like i will have a nervous breakdown if this baby dosnt come out today! i just tried the castor oil and i had about 2 tsp with oj! it was disgusting and slimy! Keeping my fingers crossed that it works!

im 38wks+6 tried 2oz of castor oil with oj at bout 4.20pm y-day. at 6.30pm had to nip to the loo then at 8.30pm i had some cramps. fell asleep at bout 9.30pm and woke up 2hrs later with severe cramps, thot i was going to die! couldnt sleep at all the whole nite! feel normal today but nevr tryin it again! dnt confuse these cramps with contractions, they eventually go away! when buba is ready to make an appearance he will, just let him be until then!

how long does it take to work?

i took castor oil yesterday 4/12/08 at 1.30pm then started having cramps 4 hours later they lasted for bout 2 hours on and off then felt fine so at 4.45am i went down 5/12/08 and took more castor oil and been the toilet once but had no pains.. i just want this baby out am 39+2days i have tryed raspberry tea, pineapples, hot currys, lots of hot baths,sex, has ne body got any more idea's??

i guess it works for some and not others...go figure. my sister took a teaspoon or two and delivered with no side effects. i am 37wks, 4cm and 75% effaced but my contractions have not been close enough together. i am really contemplating castor oil, fish oil...i've already tried sex and walking. i've been having contractions for months.

well i just took more of the castor oil my comment is 2nd to last on here so lets just c if this works hey!! i want my little baby out now!!

I tried castor oil when I was exactly 38 weeks. It was very disgusting I had a hard time keeping it down. I did not have diarreah at all but did experience cramping and strong contractions. I'm due in 3 days and am so ready to meet my little girl. I am trying every other method to induce labor..but the thought of drinking that again makes me gag... yuck! not against taking it just didn't work for me..good luck ladies

I took it with my first and it worked, with in 2 hours my water broke. Probably a couple a of trips to the bathroom and it broke. My second was 8 days late and I tried it like 4 different times through out that last week and it never worked! I couldnt believe it. I had to be induced with pitocin. Now I am pregnant with my third and 38 weeks and was hospitalized over the weekend with high blood pressure. They arent going to induce unless it gets higher and I dont want to let it get any higher so I just took about 2 oz castor oil in a root beer float. So we will see if this one is as stubborn as my last or as easy as my first....

Well I guess this child is going to be just as stubborn as my last one. I drank that stuff 4 and half hours ago and i'm all emptied out with nothin to show. I sure would like to know why it works and why it doesn't. My cervix is soft and i am a centimeter dialated.... so what then??

I posted on October 31st stating that I was going to take 1 oz caster oil with 6 oz of oj. I drank it around 6, started feeling contractions around midnight and met my beautiful daughter at 5:49 the next morning. So it worked in less than 12 hours as hoped. But keep in mind, I had her on her due date, I was not 36 weeks or even 38 weeks. If I have another child and am late or the doctor wants to do a synthetic induction, I would definitely induce this way first. I went from 3 cm to 8 cm in 45 minutes (true story), now I won't say it wasn't intense during those 45 minutes, but by the time I finally got to the labor and delivery room I was ready to push. The only reason I didn't push immediately was because my midwife wasn't there yet. But as soon as she sat down and told me that I could push, I pushed my daughter out in one push. So I am definitely a big advocate for castor oil. Thanks to the creator of this website, it gave me the courage I needed to use this age old remedy again after 9 years. IA

it;s been 1 and a half hour and i went to the toilet just once and feel cramps...we'll see

Using castor oil may start contractions because it stimulates your smooth muscle, but unless your cervix starts to change, you're not in true labor. Be careful using this remedy, because it may just give you the runs, start contractions that last a few hours, but then go away, dehydrate you, or putting you into false labor and buying you some IV fluids. Some people have had desirable results, but working in L&D as an RN, we've had people come in that took castor oil, and yes delivered, but had horrible diarrhea, no fun for the nurses, doctors, or for baby when he or she is coming out, and mortifying for the patient. Not to mention diarrhea after you have delivered, and just think how terrible that is when you've had lacerations or an episiotomy. Also, these women who want to "induce" themselves at 37 weeks need to be a little more patient, let your buns bake all the way, ladies! They will come when they're ready, and the guilt of something being wrong with your baby because they were a smidge early can be devastating. I'm not trying to be negative, just realistic and reminding you all of the risks.

i ad castor oil at 39wks it dnt work now am 40+2 weeks would anybody take it again please advise me thnx

I DRANK CASTOR OIL WITH BOTH OF MY GIRLS, AND I WENT RIGHT INTO LABOR.

i just took castor oil again am 40+3days , i hav took it before at 39 weeks and it didnt work so lets c this time it only been 30mins x

i took castor oil last night @ 18;30, had my bowels well n' truly open 1 hour l8r, but no contractions! tried every other natural method n' i am soooo sympathetic 2 all other expectant mummys who want their bearn out... i feel the same x x

WELL PEOPLE IT WORKS.
I TOOK ABOUT 2 OZ MAYBE LAST THANKSGIVING NIGHT. I AROUND 12:30 LITE LABOR BY 2 AM FULL ACTIVE LABOR. 3 AM WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. 5:25ISH THEY ADMIT ME NOT TIME FOR MEDS I WAS 2 CM AT 3AM AND BY 6:51AM MY BABY WAS BORN. ONLY 3 PUSHES. SO YES IT WORKS KEEP IN MIND THE LABOR PAINS WERE GREAT. I THINK MORE BECAUSE I TOOK THE OIL BUT SHE IS HER AND HEALTHY NO HARM DONE AND I ONLY GOT TWO STICHES SHE WAS 5LBS 6OZ AND PERFECT IN ALL THE WAYS. I TOOK THE RISK AND IT WAS SO WORTH IT. I DID MY RESEARCH FIRST. I WAITED BEFORE I TOOK IT I WAS NOT SURE BUT I COULDNT TAKE IT ANY LONGER. I WANTED FROM 2 WEEKS I KNEW I WAS PREG. GOOD LUCK LADIES AND I HOPE YOUR LABOR IS AS QUICK AS MINE. P.S. THIS WAS MY FIRST CHILD ONLY BOUT 4 HOURS TOTAL LABOR IF THAT.

I took 2T castor oil wth GLass oj.nthng happened.it's so gross,h wnt try it again

I am debating whether to take the castor oil today... I am 38+4, been having contractions on and off for nearly 2 weeks, very uncomfortable, not sleeping, baby fully engaged. My 3year old daughter was born spontaneously at 36weeks, fully healthy and fine. My midwife is suprised baby hasn't arrived yet. I am just fed up with the waiting in pain.. keep thinking its time, then contractions stop. So frustrating!! Think I might try a small dose tonight.. see if anything happens! Will keep updating. RR.

well im close to 37 weeks in 3 days and im feeling lots of aching down my uterus I have discharge quite a bit there are nights I go to sleep feeling like ok maybe its coming tonight because the pain becomes very bothersome down there nothing yet im at 1 and half cm open when will u think I will be ready April R

Hi, I posted 17/12, held off taking castor oil.. yesterday see midwife, she said baby is ready, and said to use the oil as last resort. Have tried all other methods, after sex yest I had a 'show' contractions started, began building up, then stopped again!!!! So frustrating. All day today nothing, so just taken small dose, approx 1.5 tablespoons of CO with lucazade, didn't find it too gross.. just hope it works!! That was approx 40mins ago... so I will update if any progress!!! Fingers crossed!!! RR

How much is everyone taking? I just took 2 tsp's, and I am almost 40 weeks, baby #6, 3cm's 100% effaced, with a buldging bag of water... do you think it will work?

Hi, well for me castor oil worked. And it worked perfectly. I last posted on 19/12/08, after taking the CS with lucazade, I had nothing all night, watched a film, no pains, thought 'oh its not worked'. Contemplated taking more before sleep, bbut decided I'd just get good nights sleep, approx 40mins after going to sleep my waters broke at 12.45am along with full on contractions, just got to hospital in time for my gorgeous baby boy to be born at 1.43am- 60mins from start to finish. Absolutely amazing, no stitches (unlike the dozens I had with my first), felt good, no diarohea or any unpleasantness.
I would definately use the CS again, if I truely felt that baby was ready as I did this time, and midwife confirmed. I guess it doesn't work for everyone if baby is not ready, not in great position, but for me it worked after approx 6and half hours, bringing a very quick labour.
Thanks to the creator of this site, and to all those that have previously posted. Good luck to all those waiting mothers-to be!!

This is my first child, 40 weeks prego and I just took 2 tablespoons of castor oil about 20 minutes and waiting for results. Nothing yet. I guess around 12pm I will take another two tbsp. Hope he comes out soon for christmas.
-R

Thanks so much to the creator of this site.... i really was looking for something like this. I am 38 week pregnant... maybe... well at least 38 weeks (my due date was Dec 19th, then it was dec 26th, then it was jan 6th then it moved back... the docs can't seem to make up their minds and the ultrasounds never agree) I lost my mucus plug yesterday and I am 3 cm / 85% effaced. The Doctors have told me the baby is so low they can feel her head when they check my cervix all they need is the contractions to come and stay, right now they go away after a few hours. I was considering castor oil for the last day after i have walked and had so much sex that i can't even stand up really from the pain in my legs.... baby is ready and so am I so lets see if this work.

I am 37 weeks 5 days. Doc is inducing me a week early because of a previous still birth when I was 29 weeks. Should I try castor oil before he trys to induce me? Since its the more natural way, and when should I take it?

I had my 2nd baby while in Germany stationed with my husband in the military. I was seen for my entire pregnancy at the best hospital in the area and when I reached 41 weeks my doctor suggested induction. I simply assumed that it would be done with pitocin which I was given in the U.S. with my first baby but when I arrived they had me drink a mix of castor oil, o.j, and champagne. I had my doubts especially since I threw up within 30 min of drinking it, but sure enough another hour later I was In labor! I had no epidural and no complications. And it was much less painful than the pitocin induction. In my experience, the 2nd birth induced with castor oil and no epidural was 10 times easier than the one induced with pitocin and I did have an epidural.

I had my 2nd baby while in Germany stationed with my husband in the military. I was seen for my entire pregnancy at the best hospital in the area and when I reached 41 weeks my doctor suggested induction. I simply assumed that it would be done with pitocin which I was given in the U.S. with my first baby but when I arrived they had me drink a mix of castor oil, o.j, and champagne. I had my doubts especially since I threw up within 30 min of drinking it, but sure enough another hour later I was In labor! I had no epidural and no complications. And it was much less painful than the pitocin induction. In my experience, the 2nd birth induced with castor oil and no epidural was 10 times easier than the one induced with pitocin and I did have an epidural.

42 weeks & 4 days, first contractions began 2 days ago, but mostly irregular - right now they are 40 minutes apart. Water broke at 9pm two nights ago too, and per my midwife I must induce at the hospital after 72 hours - that is tomorrow night. I've tried every remedy under the sun except castor oil, and just took 2oz at 5:30pm, so far just a little gas, nothing else. So it's 8am and I'm taking another oz. I'll report back if I can. Please note, I've had regular non-stress tests and sonograms, the hospital always wants me to stay, but they always confirm that my baby and i are healthy as horses.

i tryed 3 spoons of caster oil i got real bad diarrhea and no contractions good for clearing bowels tho lol

I'm 40 weeks and 1 day. I just drank 2oz of castor oil in a milk shake and I am going to drink another 2oz in a milkshake again in 3 more hours. I hope this works because I am miserable and my husband has to go back to work on the 11th and I need his help at home with our other two kids.

Wish me luck and I will keep you all updated.

I'm 40 weeks and 1 day. I just drank 2oz of castor oil in a milk shake and I am going to drink another 2oz in a milkshake again in 3 more hours. I hope this works because I am miserable and my husband has to go back to work on the 11th and I need his help at home with our other two kids.

Wish me luck and I will keep you all updated.

I am 40 weeks one day pregnant I go to the doctor tommorrow to see about being induced. (I have been diagnosed with sciatica- meaning the baby is laying on my sciatic nerve....extremely painful- and have had to have non stress tests and sonograms for the past month and a half) I tried CO with my last pregnancy and got nothing out of it...no diarrea,no contractions or cramps or anything. This is my third baby and I have been induced with pitocin with both of my previous pregnancies, one due to preeclampsia and the other for being overdue. If doctor doesn't decide to induce me tommorrow I am going to try the castor oil to end my pain. I have been dialated to 3.5 cm and almost completely effaced now for almost a month. It is time for my little princess to make her grand appearance. Please note that the castor oil will not work if your baby is not ready to come and you should never try to induce a labor before you are 40 weeks along. A full term pregnancy is from 38-42 weeks and due dates can be off by up to two weeks. To be on the safe side wait till you are 40 weeks. then you know baby is term.....I can relate to being over being pregnant trust me the pain I am suffering is greatly intense but for my baby's health and well being I have waited this long. Try to hang in there till you are 40 weeks. Take care

well I went to the doctor today and he decided once again not to induce me with the pitocin. He was going to induce me this Thursday but when he checked his calendar he noticed he will be on vacation the rest of this week and will not be back until next Tuesday. So he has scheduled me to be induced on Friday, January 9th meaning I will be 42 weeks almost. I am not waiting that long so tonight I plan to try the castor oil. Sonogram today shows baby is quite healthy and over 7 pounds so she should be alright. Wish me luck!!!!!! Does anyone else on here have any updates?

I tried this method and nothing occured, no bowel movement and no contactions I took four tablespoons mixed in juice.

I was due 12/31 and took 1 ounce with a little bit of water on 12/30 at 10pm. I had been dilated to 2 and 50% eff. for about 3 weeks. I started having contractions around 2am and went to the hospital at 3-3:30am. they admitted me because I had went up to 3. Broke my water at 6 am had my son at 10:28am. I so happy that i didnt have to be induced with him like I did my last two children and I would take the castor oil again if I had to. Everyone was telling me to take it like two weeks ago but I didnt think that it would work and i'm glad I didnt. I wanted to wait until my due date since its best for the baby.
If you plan on taking this method please wait until your due date, just remember your Dr could be off by two weeks either way.

Im 38 weeks. I tried 2oz castor oil and then another ounce 54 hours later, nothing at all happened for me.

i tried castor oil and its been about a day and a half and absolutely nothing happen yet i took it as directed and i haven't even used the restroom yet so...........

I AM 39 WEEKS PREGNANT WITH MY 3RD CHILD I AM DUE MONDAY JANUARY 5TH AND I TOOK 4 OZ OF CASTOR OIL WITH 6 OZ OF ORANGE JUICE THIS MORNING AT 7:35AM AND I AM 3 CM DIALATED AND 50% EFACED SO FAR I HAVE HAD NO CONTRACTIONS AND PLENTY OF DIARREHA MY DR STRIPED MY MEMBRAINE ON DEC 30TH AND STILL NOTHING IM HOPING THIS WILL WORK FOR ME BY MONDAY BECAUSE IM SICK OF BEING PREGNANT THE PRESSURE MY DAUGHTER IS PUTTING ON MY HIPS IS HORRIBLE I HAVE TO PEE EVERY 5 MINUTES IM SO UNCOMFORTABLE AND JUST READY TO HAVE HER I HAVE 2 BOYS AND THIS IS MY FIRST GIRL WHICH FROM WHAT I HEAR ARE MORE STUBBORN LOL.

I was due on 12/30/08. I am 40 weeks and 3 days. My doc is not even thinking of setting an induction date until after the 5th. I decided to try the castor oil after reading this. I just drank 2oz and will see what happens. I'll let you all know.

I'm 38 weeks pregnant to my 4th child, my first girl. My first two were natural labor, my third I had my membranes stripped and went into labor 26 hours later. With this baby, I just tried castor oil, 2oz, four hours later another ounces then another four hours later. Nothing at all happened. All it did was soften my bowel movement a little. Like I heard also Girls are stubborn and harder. I'm so done and tired of being pregnant to her, I can't wait for her to be out.

I posted yesterday about taking castor oil. I was due 12/30/08 and had not had any signs of labor. I took 2oz last night and went into labor this morning. I am not in full blown labor yet but I have been being monitored and the doc says it will be early morning or day time tomorrow. I would reccomend trying castor oil, but only if your overdue. Prior to being 40 weeks and without any progression, it will not work. I know from experience. Just wanted to let you all know about my experience with it.

Ladies, let me tell you that I took castor oil on Tuesday Jan. 7, 2009 at 515 pm or so. Took 3 teaspoons with orange juice. Nothing but false LABOR!!! so mad, went to hospital at 1:30 in morning with 5 minute apart contractions and NO dialation. Next day contractions went away and I took another spoon or two. Diarreah is guaranteed!! but hours of false labor for me. I am done trying I will just wait it out at this point. so my advice is that castor only works for the very few but it will get something started!

I am due Monday and will be induced if she isn't here by Wednesday. Last week at my ultrasound she weighed about 7lb7oz. I have been having regular cintractions 1 to 4 minutes apart for the last 3 weeks. BUt My cervix isn't dilating past 1cm. I have walked, walked and walked some more. We have been having sex 2x a day. MOnday I was 50% effaced and baby was a -3 station. athe dr stripped my membranes. Said to come back Monday on my DD and we would set up an induction for Wednesday if she wasn't here. Well it is now Thursday and I really don't want to have to wait this weekend out. So last night about 8pm I took 2tbls mixed with about 6 oz of juice. THe taste and smell weren't bad. Tasted like pulpy OJ. I got the CVS brand. I went to the bathroom about 9 but nothing too loose. I went to bed and woke up at 11:30 with horrible contractions. I changed postions, drink water, got up and walked and nothing changed. They were coming every 2 to 3 minutes. I told my husband I didn't want to go to the hospital yet because I didn't want to turn around and come back home. It's a 30 -45 minute drive. I kept feeling like I needed to go use the bathroom but went in there and sat in the toilet and just peed a little. About 1 am I decided to take a hot shower too see if it helped the back pain. It gave me alot of relief. I woke up a couple times with hard contractions but wsa able to sleep the rest of the night. I figure if I can sleep I'm not in labor. I woke up and have had BH all day, I guess cause they haven't been painful. I am going to take 3 more tbls in a little but and then another tbls about an hr later. We will see what heppens. I have been hooked to the monitor at the hospital like 4 times because of my regular contractions and she is always very happy and healthy so I am not worried about her being in distress because of contractions. I hope she comes tonight. The hospital will be busy tomorrow with the full moon and all.

Have just taken 2tbls of castor oil mixed in with ginger beer - hardly tasted it and what I did taste was similar to lip balm flavour. Here's hoping in a couple of hours my pre-labour will be kicked up a step...

So I'm 39 weeks due the 18th. I've had many many false labor contractions for the past two weeks. Im in constant (steady) pain, that I know aren't contractions but hurt. I've been debating on taking Castor because Im afraid its not going to work and Im done with getting my hopes up. I'll post tomorrow if I work up the nerv to take some.
Seriously though anyone under 38 weeks I wouldnt try and induce yourself. I cant believe how many women who are -37 weeks that want to induce. Give yourself some more time! give your baby few more weeks.

I took castor oil and have never taken it before. It was horrible. I managed to swallow a Tbl and after a few hours I was having contractions every 7 to 10 minutes. But they went away. I'm going to try again. I can't figure out how to get over the taste and the doctors won't induce me only a c section and I really don't want that. I hope it works, I was due 01-10-09 and only have until friday before they deliver my boy surgically.

Im 40+6 im 2cm dialated partialy effaced and babys head is at the brim, i took 2 table spoons of caster oil washed down with oj last night and nothing has happened at all its been 24 hours, im considering trying it again but not sure coz i spoke to my midwife today and she says not to do it because it is dangerous for the baby, and yet i see so many people on here saying how safe it is etc, so i want to know whos right? before i consider trying it again.

I am 37wks and have an induction date set for the January 22nd due to a large baby. Went to my Dr. today and she told me I can try any and all methods to induce labor. Baby was estimated to be 9lbs as of today. Does castor oil really work? I would rather induce labor naturally than have medical intervention.

I'm 38 weeks now and im getting contractions throughout the day. I decided to take castor oil last nite to see what it could do. After about 5 hours, I ended up throwing up and using the bathroom a few times. I'm still pregnant and im desperately trying to still find ways to go into labor. Tonite, im deciding to put 2 tsp into some hot tea.
Wish me luck!

I took Castor oil with all 3 of my pregnancies and went into labor within 4-5 hours after taking it. I waited till my EDD then took it. I took 2 Tablespoons and drank coke after because it is yucky. I had no diarrhea or issues at all. No bad experiences for me. I loved it. I am now 37 weeks pregnant with my 4th baby but it has been 13 years since my last pregancy. So who knows if it will work this time??? Good luck!!!!!!!!!!

I was 39wks took 25ml at 9am 25ml at 12noon. Had fast BMs about 5 times during the day but nothing out of control and was pretty much empty by 3-4ish. Drank heaps of water, about 6 ltrs between 9am - 6pm. Midnight i woke to go wee as i stood (half asleep) noticed light fluid leak... went to loo changed knickers went back to sleep. Got up at 6am stood and felt slow but definite water leak. Called hospital they said come in. 9am laying on the bed for my examination and my waters burst. Light to no labour all day I actually went shopping! Back to hospital at 2pm still nothing ... lounged ouround! Full labour kicke in about 12 midnight and delivered at 4am. Bub had some resp distress due to the pethidine they gave me too close to delivery but otherwise def doin it again!
Nikki

I took 4tbs. of castor oil and then drank OJ after and about an hour an a half later i started to feel really sick. I threw up a bunch and was up all night going to the bathroom. its been 12 1/2 hours now that i have taken it and no contractions. I just felt really sick all night. i dont recomend it. It made me fell horrible. I'll never do it again.

I just tried this and hopefully it will work.

I am 38 weeks pregnant and just completely miserable. I have been researching castor oil for a few days and decided to give it a try. I took 4 TBS about 6 hours ago and I've just had a couple of bowel movements and no contractions. I am about 3 cm dialted and 50% effaced. I heard castor oil can take anywhere between 6-48 hours to start working. So we will see....keep you posted! GOOD LUCK TO ALL YOU NEW MOMMIES AND MOMMIES TO BE!!

im 38 wks with my first baby. Its a girl. I have been having serious pelvic pain and decided I just cant take it....im miserable and sooo anxious to see my girl. I took 2oz of CASTOR OIL at 9:30pm. I've had slight contractions start and im starting to feel bad....im only 1.75cm dilated and my cervix is softening but thats all.....urrgggghhh i hope this works!!! Good luck to all you mommmies!!!

My name is tina and I am 40 weeks along with my second child. He is being a booger and I have had contractions several times and several times they have stopped. I am 3cm and 80% effaced, I was having light contractions for 2 days so I desided to try castor oil, I took 7tbsp (about 2oz) in some sunny d and just held my nose and downed it. I did this at 3:45pm and it is now 5pm and I am just tasteing it a bit and trying not to throw up. I have already had most of my bowls emptyed already, so now I am waiting to see if it works or not. I will keep updateing. Look for my post with my first name!

im 37weeks and took 3TBS last night,i think i had a few cramps in the night and this morning.but they stopped.And i took 4TBS this afternoon....so far nothing

Well....I took it about 2 hours ago and have had nothing but 2 small cramps ugghhhh! I'm hoping that it works. The bottle said it may take 12 hours to induce a bowel movement so I guess I'm just waiting. It wasn't bad to take at all though. I mixed it with OJ and it had no taste just was kinda thick. Hopfully this works!

I have tried castor oil with my first son it worked. I have tried using it again with this pregnacy and it did not work what should i do now?

I am 41 weeks with my 10th kid. I've never gone into labor without some sort of induction. I suggest mixing Orange Juice and Sprite with the Castor Oil (mix very well). Good luck.

help help - have searched evrywhere for castor oil- where can I get it from - !!!!

here's the deal-
it will work if your body is ready
it does not pass the placental barrier, so the meconium-castor oil association is just bunk.
we're talking about CASTOR, NOT castrol oil (castrol oil is motor oil, people)
you should start off in small doses 1st---leaving the contractions to be more manageable...if you take a ton, the contractions can be comparable for some women to those from pitocin.
It should only be used as a kick-start if you're body has been contracting (painful ones, NOT just b-h ones), you are already effaced and dilating, and I think it typically works more effectively for 2nd +births.

Hello everyone, This is my first child and I'm really considering the castor oil method. I'm 38 wks & days and my little man is measuring at 8 pounds & 11 ounces. The doctor will not induce me; and I'm tired of being pregnant. My hands and feet are swollen, I can't sleep more than 3 hrs. The time is 1:03pm est and I'm going to try the with some orange juice. I will post my results shortly, if i don't go into labor : )

I used Castor Oil with my second baby at 37.5 weeks, it made me feel a little nauseas and I had the runs and nothing happened but a few contractions. Then... I tried it again a few days later, used 60 mls in Pineapple juice. Yes it did taste awful and I had the runs for a few hours, but I didn't need an enema at the hospital, and my little lady arrived 10 hours later perfectly healthy. It will not cause the baby to poop inside you. Castor oil cannot pass over the placenta, only your blood does. If your baby passes a bowel movement inside you due to your uterus contracting, it was going to happen in natural labour anyway, so you can't blame the castor oil. Casotr oil is safe. If your baby is not ready to come out, she won't and you'll just feel crappy for a few hours, but if she is ready, then is just gives her a nudge. Medically speaking I would not try it until you are atleast 37 weeks and you have dialated a little bit (2-3cms). My 3rd is due later this month and I will definately be using the castor oil again, shortened my labour I am sure!

Hello everyone, This is my first child and I'm really considering the castor oil method. I'm 38 wks & days and my little man is measuring at 8 pounds & 11 ounces. The doctor will not induce me; and I'm tired of being pregnant. My hands and feet are swollen, I can't sleep more than 3 hrs. The time is 1:03pm est and I'm going to try the with some orange juice. I will post my results shortly, if i don't go into labor : )

Update: The castor oil method really works... I had my baby 03-05-09 @10:45am.

hi im 41 weeks now and im so fed up i lost my plug over the weekend and still nothing is happening and im due to be induced n thurs wich i am absolutley petrafied about i have taken castor oil before with my 2nd that gave me lots of poohs lol and did make me loose my plug i would jst like to know if there is any danger of my baby being in danger? because i didnt think about it last time thanks sarah

i took it last night nothing no diarrhea no cramping nothing not even a basic bm this sucks

My daughter is now 1 day overdue with her second child and she is very anxious to have her baby girl. She took Castor Oil with her first baby, she took it 15 minutes ago with her second baby but this time I have encouraged her to have a different viewpoint. I will explain I must speak up about Castor oil and say Yes and No! Let me explain, first let me say I speak from experience I have had six children spanning from the years 1978 through 2000 which was the birth of my last child. I have noticed some vast changes with my first two babies when admitted to the hospital at 3 to 4 cm you were prepped, they shaved you and gave you an enema, (they no longer do this but some hospital will do it if you ask) I assisted my daughter with the birth of her first child she had done everything to bring on her labor all (before) close but before! her due date Castor Oil etc.. lots of pain and a lot of diarrhea. The Doctor finally induced my daughter which I was not happy about,she got very sick and dropped to the floor and almost passed out, I demanded they take out the needles and the medicine, I finally took matter into my own hands I got her Vitamin C and EPO (Evening Primrose Oil) and she had only 1 cup of Red Raspberry Tea as she did not like it and since I am a Massage Therapist of 19 years I started working on her pressure points, well guess what she started dilating and her cervix started softening very quickly the midwife and Doctor asked what was I doing I told them and her baby boy came naturally and quickly (the Pitocin and the Castor Oil gave her undue pain and no baby for her first child.) Now with her second baby I encouraged her to relax and view the Castor Oil as a product that will clean her out before her baby then she will relax with a Aromatherapy bath followed by a relaxing Massage Including pressure point work and Visualization of her bringing her little girl into this world! My suggestion is to do a lot of walking especially relax, relax and relax! Massage and pressure points, EPO & Viatmin C , Castor Oil only if you want a good cleaning out with no high expectations of going into labor, you could but you might not.
Have a happy, safe and relaxing delivery and Congratulation on your new Pride and Joy!

ya i took it like 4 hours ago have ha d a few contractions but nothing major...not even cramoing or diahrrea not so sure this method works for evreybody.....

i am 38 and 2 days pregnant i am miserable. my feet legs and hands have edema and i have carpal tunnel. i cant handel it anymore this is my second girl and i was 3 weeks over with first child. she had shoulder distocia and was stuck in birth canal for 3 hours. HORRIBLE!!! this time doctors arent listening to concerns at all they told me they would either induce me 4 days early or give me a c section! no way i have researched this method and hopefully it works i am going to try the max dose of 4 oz with oj in minutes. wish me luck ill keep you posted

not so sure i recomend this to people i have had contraction but an im sorry ladies theres no way to be descreet bout this....i have had diahrrea that is makeing my but burn so badly i wanna cry.....an im still not sure im in labor ive taken the oil bout 5 hours ago....

I took Castor oil a day before yesterday at around 12midday, all I had were pains and diarrhoea but nothing so far, I don't know if I should try again or wait for the baby to come at his own time.This is my 38th week.

I have been reading all the comments about castor oil on the website. I have weighed my pro's and cons and have decided to go for it. I am now 39 weeks. I will be trying 3 ounces and then another two ounces over the course of 2 hours. I will keep you posted on the results. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I just took 4 tablespoons of castor oil at 5 pm today (I am 38 weeks pregnant and have had continuous but irratic and ineffective contractions, am 1 cm dialated and 50% effaced, with the baby so low down I can feel the head if I insert my fingers) and I immediately had to run to the bathroom and had diarrhea. I will post again if this is effective. I did not mix the oil with anything; took it in 4 shots, followed by sips of Coke for the taste. It does not taste as bad as I thought it would, it's just very thick and greasy. If I do not have contractions by midnight I will try another dose. Wish me luck! Niki

i am 38 weeks prego, having contractions for a week already. They are not regular tho and the intensity of them change constantly! I went to the hospital when they were regular and was 1cm dialated. I went back in on wednesday and was only around 1 1/2cm dialated. I am so tired of irregular contractions. My doctor says baby is ready to come but is just being stubborn. I am wondering about using castor oil! any one have any advice?...email destructive_discoveries@hotmail.com

I took castor oil and felt nothing until about 9 hours later I woke up with contractions! Went to the hospital and contractions were only 3 minutes apart! I was soooo excited until the nurse came in and said they were stopping my labor! uh! It was because I was only 36 weeks.

i have 3days left to go after reading the messages on here i have decided to try the castor oil. i am going to mix it with orange juice i will post again on here if it works. wish me luck :D xx

hey,am 37wks i just drank 1oz of castor oil i hope it works am in so much pain my feet or swollen from being so big i'll keep you updated

I am 40 weeks and 3 days..I'm decided to wait four more days to drink the castor oil... I'll write again in four days to tell what has happend...wish me luck!!

I took 2 oz of caster oil at 8am and then another 2 at 10am. All ive had is diarrhea. It is now a lil afeter midnight and ive 8 days overdue! Thats just goes to show that every woman is different. Ps those of you wondering why you cant get the baby to come when your only 37-38 weeks along....Hello!! Ur not full term until 40 weeks. U can be ready all u want but its up to the baby! Plus if ur date was actually off and ur only 36 weeks or less guess what? ur harming your baby by tring to make it come pre maturely!

This is bullcrap! :@.. I took 1 oz at 12pm and again anotehr 1 oz at 2pm, its now 8:04pm.. N O T H I N G! Not even diarrhea! I'm 39wks, been having contractions for the past two days, drank this stuff and still nothing!

this is my second baby and due in 4 days and I just mix the oil with OJ, and Just hope this will work WISH ME LUCK

Last night i took a cup load of castor oil! I woke up with the 'BUBBLIES'!!! How come nobody warned me?!! When i was having the baby 3 days later, i shot the baby and a huge turd out with one push. it was like i had super powers like on that show heroes. u know the one: save the cheerleader save the world. That show is AWESOME~~~~!!!

I am not sure if you should take castor oil or not but if you are going
to do it you should do it right. The first time I took it several times and ended up with diahrea (can't spell) during delivery. Second and third time 2 tablespoons or more in or followed by orange juice right after a really big meal. Diahrea over before delivery. The theory is that the rumbling of your bowels makes your uteris think it is contracting so it joins right in. My second child was born with the cord around her neck and she did breath in moconium, but I think she would have died if I would have waited for the doctors she was already 2 weeks over due. I also think the stress was caused by the cord being wrapped around her neck. I never had a natural labour I used castor oil each time. Oh and the baby will arrive that day.

I am 38 weeks. I have been taking Evening Primrose Oil for 2 weeks now. I am 2 cm and 70-80% as of yesterday. I have been having contractions off and on for 2 weeks. Do you think it would be okay to try castor oil? If I don't go into labor naturally, I have to have a repeat C-Section, DO NOT WANT THAT!!!!

hiya im 39 weeks n 1 day n i took just 1 n half tablsoon full munday night n nothing happend do you think it will matter if i try again 2night n do 2 tbsp???im really nervouse please write back nicole

im 39w 2d,90% thinned,and 1&1/2 cm dialated. i drank 4oz mixed with 4oz of oj at 845pm.an hour later was in the bathroom for 20 minutes. went to bed and at 12am in the bathroom for another 30 minutes. went back to bed and woke up at 7am in the bathroom for another 20 minutes. no labor contractions. just braxton hicks. it did not work for me. but it is a great way to feel cleansed as long as you drink alot of fluids. i will not try this again.

I used castor oil with my second baby (3 and then 2 days before my due date), and I would definitely recommend it to others. There are a few things you have to make sure of, though:
It's not going to work if you're not close to your due date. 37 and 38 weekers are probably just torturing themselves for nothing
You have to take enough for it to work. I made the mistake of taking too little the first time (only 2 oz). A teaspoon is DEFINITELY not going to do anything. The second time I took 3 oz (mixed with Pepsi), then 2 OZ an hour or so later. I had cramping and diarrhea, but I went into labor that night. AND I had the benefit of being "cleaned out" so i didn't have a BM on the delivery table, as I did with my first!
I'm preggo again, and if the baby's not here by week 40 I would be more than happy to induce this way again!
(For the record, my second baby was due on my first's birthday, so i induced so they wouldn't both be April 10)

I'm pregnant with my third child but only 36 weeks along. I'm waiting till 38 weeks (per doctor's request for health of the baby) and then trying castor oil again because it worked with my two other pregnancies. With my first,I waited till I was two days away from my due date and I took 2 tablespoons with orange juice at 11pm. I wasn't dilated or efaced at the time but I woke up the next morning at 8am in labor and he was born at 1am the following morning. With my second I waited till I had a week left and did 2 tablespoons with orange juice again at 11pm. This time I was already dilated to 2 ended up in labor and I was admitted at 5am and he was born at 10am. I will add though that I tried at 38 weeks with my second child and of course nothing happened except diarrhea, but it was welcomed since I was also constipated at the time. Luckily when I actually went into with both my children I never experienced the diarrhea by taking the castor oil and there were no complications during birth. Therefore I look forward to enjoying the next two weeks and seeing if my luck will work again on this pregnancy when I'm at 38 weeks. If nothing else I will be cleared out again and it will relieve some of this pressure. Good Luck Ladies

last july 3rd I mixed 2oz of caster oil with couple oz of root beer and drank it down at 5pm. wiped my mouth out after. I had a little cramping and went to the bathroom once between then and 10:30. about 11pm I Had dirreaha bad. Sat on the toilet for about a half hour going. about a half hour after that my water broke and my son was born at 8am July 4th! It really does work and ready to do it again.

hello
i am 17,39 weeks pregnant with my first child
and i am really im paitent, my due date is a week away but everyone is so excited!!so i decided to check out the castor oil i took it last week and experienced some kind of contractions but they went away!! so it is now a week later and i just took it again less the 15mins !!
im hoping and praying its works this time!!
last time i mixed it with milk!!
this time i mixed it with rasberry juice
i wonder if it will work?
well ill let yeah laydies know how it goes !!
wish me luck!!

i wonder if it really works!

Im 39 weeks pregnant, and going to try castor oil.. How much should I take?

After reading all the comments i'm gonna go for it tomorrow. I'm 38weeks n 4cm dialated with a big baby. I've been in a lot of pain n pretty much bed ridden. My friends that have tried it all swear by it. They said take 2tbsp and stay really active for an hour (go for a walk or clean house) afterwards and then take 2more after that. I'm keepin my fingers crossed. This is my third one n i tried CO with my 2nd n it didn't work but...i took it to early, didn't take enough or stay active so i think i did it wrong. I will post an update.

I am 38 weeks + 5 days and going to be indcued next Thurday. I have heard so many bad things about the potosin that i am going to try the castor oil tonight. i am going to do a recipe that I found mixing 2 tablespoons with 3 eggs and then scrambling them. I am hoping that it will at least cause contrations enough for my doctor to go ahead and induce me now! I delivered at 38 weeks with my first two children and think this little guy is just to comfortable. I am 100% efaced and dialated 2 cm he is also in position.

i took castor oil to go into labor 2 times.the first time it took about 12 hours and my son was there. the second time it was about 8 hours and my daughter was born. i notice that castor oil makes you have heavy contractions and you will poop while giving birth. my grandma was the one who told me about it. she used it to go into labor with my mom! 2-3 tablespoons works great

So i took the CO last night. 1oz at nine and another at ten. By 12:30 i started to have diahrea. It wasn't that bad like i thought it would be. At 3:30 i started having major contractions but they stopped 2hrs later. I was pretty bummed out. Here i am 24hrs later n still pregnant. I dont think i will try it again cuz it just tasted so gross i could hardly keep it down and i would hate to give myself hemroids but i tell you what...it sure feels good not to be constipated anymore. Lol!!! I have tried everything so i'm giving up n letting my lil girl come when she is ready. Good luck to you ladies who try it. Just make sure you are stocked up on TP.

I'm 38 weeks and i been have contraction 5-7 min apart for almost two weeks. I'm 2cm and the baby right there i never took castor oil before. can someone tell me how much to take and if it would help in my case, thanx.

does not work 4 me i took it 3 times and nothing happind

Unfortunately this time with the castor oil did not work for me. I'm currently 38 weeks and 4 days with my third child. Castor oil worked with my first two pregnancies so I decided to try again with this one. I had no cramping but did have diarrhea and then twelve hours later started having contractions every five minutes apart but they did not increase in pain. After five hours of constant contractions though I decided to go to the hospital to be examined but it was false labor and the contractions eventually ended. I'm being induced next Thursday so I'm not going to try again I'll just wait it out. It basically boils down to if your baby is ready, and obviously mine wasn't this go round. It's okay she'll be here soon enough. Hope you ladies have better luck :)

Castor oil sucks! period! Horrible and nearly impossible to ingest. Then a half and hour after I finally got it down I puked it all up. No pooping but here it is the next day and guess what I'm still pregnant. Day 5 (overdue). O well. O and I tried raspberry tea, blue and black cohosh, cumin tea, primrose oil, pineapple, mango, spicy food, sex galor and nothing worked. So if your a desperate pregnant lady (believe me I know the feeling) that wants to be done, best thing to do is wait a week after your due date and get induced from doctor. I'm pretty much at that point now.

i am 38 weeks pregnant with a big baby. i started the castor oil yesterday and got the runs real bad but no contractions or even cramping. i took a total of 3 tblsps and nothing. then today bout 1200 i took 2 tblesp and still nothin. ive been mixing it with just a little orange punch. Am i doin somethin wrong? or am i not taking enough? should i up the dose to a good 2oz or wht? can someone give me some advice. oh yea and im 3cm.

last night around 9pm i took 2oz with a glass of OJ. i got the flavor and odorless kind. it taste like flavorless lip gloss.. nothing for the whole night! btw im a day away from 39 weeks, 8 days from my due date. im not sure if im dilated or not because the doctor never checked. anyways.. i woke up at 6 this morning and felt cramping. i wasnt sure if it was contractions or not. i gave it 30 mins and i knew i had to poop.. the problem is it doesnt always give you the poops.. i had to struggle to get anything out.. i felt so backed up. i conquered it though. i feel so relived!! haha, sorry for the detail. now im just waiting for the contractions. i have this constant pressure on my back though and im not sure if my water is leaking from pushing so hard. you shouldnt do that, but it had to be done. its about 10am now. ill keep posted.
all the comments i read really helped me in making up my mind and going to the store for it.

How much should i take? What is the recommended dose?

I took 2 oz of it it 4 oz of orange juice at midnight last night at about 4 this morning i woke up to of course use the bathroom.(DIARRHEA)
THEN about 30 minutes after that contractions

my sister is 37 weeks dialated to 3 75% effaced had contractions two nights ago that was 2.5 min apart for 3 hours then they said just go home, she has been stressing out to get the baby out. we read up on the oil and decided to try it today. so we will keep all you posted on the outcome either way..Iowa ladies

im almost 37 weeks pregnant... they kept changing my due date... 1st the 18th, then the 20th, then the 25th, now its tha 28th... im so done with this.. is it ok for me to take castor oil? i am scheduled to go back to the doctor on the 18th to schedule my cesean.. i just cant wait that long! please give me some advice

my sisters due date is the 29th and she was gonna do c section too but cant wait so she drank the oil today and we are still waiting she is having some contractions but not much more yet hopefully she will have the baby, she drank 2 ounces of it so far keep you all posted... Iowa Ladies

well my sister drank the oil and ate pineapple and tried sexual intercourse and its been two days nothing, still dialiated to 3 and pregnant...

castor oil is AWFUL. i had 4 tbs with my first and literally on the toilet for three days!! i finally went into labor but it was bacause of the stress that it put me through! definitely not recommended unless you have alot of toilet paper!! DONT TRY THIS he/she will be here when they are ready another week or so wont kill you it will be worth it in the long run BELeive me....

took 4tbs last night had diarrhea bout an hr an a half later nothing to bad then started having contractions for bout 2hrs then fell asleep n they stopped im 38wks n im goin to try again 2day n btw there is castor oil that is odor less an taste less so i didnt have a problem ingesting it

I know OJ is a good source for absorption when taking medicine therefore maybe you all shouldn't take it with OJ and try it with milk. There for it should help with the diarrhea unless your lactose intolerant and that is one of your side effects.

I tried castor oil but it didnt cause me to go into full labor I just lost my mucous plug, Im not sure if it had anything to do with the castor oil but I may try it again. Quite honestly it scared me when this happened because this is my third baby and I never lost my mucous plug with the other two.

I'm officially 38 weeks and have had no contractions, I'm beginaing to think this baby is going to be over due. Even my doctor told me I should be having them at this point. I've had no complications and the baby is fine. I'm debating on taking castor oil to try to induce, I've been so miserable these few weeks. I can't sleep and I'm having alot of pain in my lower back and alot of pressure in my pelvis. So how much would you recomend me taking if I did try it?

I am 37 weeks today && having lots of pain in my pelvic.. It comes && goes.. its hard for me to walk sometimes... i went to my weekly check up && the doctor said that the pain was nothing to be concerned about... yeah right it has to be something cause i have other children && i have never felt that pain.. well my c section is for 7/1/09 && i really cant wait to pop this big baby out... thats another thing he says its a big baby... i was thinking about drinking the oil but i really dont think its worth it cause i took it with my third belly && it worked but 2 days later && i had some complications.. so word of advice found out the side effects really just do your research online or your doctor before you drink anything... good luck

i took castor oil 4 hrs ago in 12oz of OJ with 5 tablespoons, if you dont smell it while drinking it youll be fine i think the smell is what gets some people but it just tastes like some bad lip gloss lol... had two episodes of visiting the restroom, and im cramping... im 39 and 3 days... it says it can take up to 8 -24 hrs to go in labor... some women will go a week later... everyone is different.

Hi was just wondering was virgin castor oil the same as normal

Ok, so I tried castor oil twice and it didn't work but I was only 36 weeks and I have two false alarms but now I am 37 weeks and I want to try it again in a few days. Do you think thats ok?

Hello ladies! I tried Castor oil yesterday and I had full on 5minute apart contractions for about 10 hours. The contractions came after i was cleaned out. Which I feel so much better. I'm taking the second dose in an hour and I will let you know it goes.

Hi ladies I posted on the 12th and I took my second dose and i'm still pregnant so it didn't work for me. I will let you know if anything changes.

Remember every woman and baby is different but I went to the doctor on Tuesday and I wasn't dialated but I have been having severe contractions and horrible lower pelvic pain for about a week. I'm 36 weeks pregnant and I'm ready for this baby to come out! She is too! I've only gained 2 pounds my whole pregnancy and she keeps gaining weight so I guess I've been lucky there. However, I'm all belly and its not even extremely huge. So basically I'm just miserable. Anyhow, I took 2 oz of Castor Oil last night and vomitted 1 time. Went to the doctor today (scheduled appointment) and I was 1 cm dilated and my last appointment I was completely closed. The baby has dropped and is ready. So tonight I took another 3 oz of castor oil and I haven't had any side effects yet. The castor oil isn't bad if you chase it. I poured the castor oil in a cup and then put some ROOT BEER in it, plugged my nose and chugged. Then chased that with Root beer. Make sure you don't lick your lips, thats what made me throw up last night. So wipe your mouth immediately afterwards! My contractions are getting closer together and the baby just dropped further down in my pelvis than she already was. Like I said, everyone is different...but its working for me! Oh and after you take it, sit on the end of the bed, couch, or an excercise ball and bounce up and down and do some nipple stimulation if your really desperate! Just make sure there is no hidden cameras or you'll look pretty insane! haha Hope everyone does well...Good luck!
-Adrean

My doctor wants to induce. I am trying to avoid pitocin, so I have tried 2 tablespoons of the castor oil, so far nothing. I am about 2cm dilated already and 38.5 weeks.

If you have a healthy pregnancy, honor the blessing of letting your body and your baby do what it does naturally. I am not allowed this blessing to wait. I wish me and my baby could just do it on our time. Relax and live your life. If you are 37 weeks or even 38. It is said that the last few weeks are very very important for brain development. Don't short change your baby because you are inpatient. Before you know it, tehe baby will be out and belong to everyone, not just you. honor that blessing.

I tried castor oil 2 nights ago and I only went to the bathroom twice but I got very strong contractions that went away after about 5 hours. I am now trying my second dose and am about 2 hours into it with nothing really going on yet. It took about 3 hours to kick in th first time. The first time I tried 3 tbs and this time 4 tbs... I have been cleaning the house and took a hot bath so we will see how this time goes! 2 weeks ago I was 2 cm and 25% effaced and I am now 38 weeks with baby #2 :)

I am 39 weeks pregnant and so done with being pregnant so I decided to try out the castor oil. I put almost 3 tablespoons in a blender with orange juice around 4:15pm today and so far I had one small bowel movement and NOTHING else! I'm not so sure about this stuff. But I guess desperate times call for desperate measures! I'll try anything right about now, I am so uncomfortable!

castor oil is an awsome deal if you have partially dilated, for those of you that the castor oil didn't work, try to drink some coffee two hours after taking it, and off course lots of water or low sodium veg. soup.
the coffee works miracles for delayed b.ms. I do it once in while even when Imnot pregnant, even a very light cup of coffee, preferable early morning.
hits the spot guarenteed...
I plan to use the castor oil with my second baby.

I don't mind the taste. Castor Oil is a laxitive, so I don't know why you're suprised about the results. I'm trying anyways. We'll see!

i just took sum about 2hours ago and my baby wont stop moving and im having bowel discomfort and i really hope this works, im 2 days over due and at the end of my rope!

am 36 week`s pergnant i went to the hosptial yesterday my doctor told me i was 3cm dialted 50%effect they kept me over night she came an check me this morning an still the same what can i di to go in labor early.what should i do to go in labor.........

I am 40 weeks and 2 days preg and really tired of being preg its so uncomfortable and my midwife is not gonna induce me more 10 days i really want to try castor oil.but i am afraid because i have until now no contractions no sign of labour just braxon hicks but painless.please advise me is it good idea to take it or just to wait until the time comes itself.this is my first baby.

38 weeks 4days babys already about 8lbs drank 2tsp castor oil friday night @ 11pm woke @ 3am contractions 5am mucus plug went contractions stopped @ 830am tried 2tsp sat nothing its monday drank 2oz castor oil 1oz baking soda and 6oz oj see what happens

I used castor oil with my son. Took it before I went to bed, woke up around 7:30 the next morning to go to the bathroom, and when I got to get back in bed, my water broke. My son was born at 12:04 pm. I did't have any diarrhea, so I guess it works differently for everyone. But I do plan on using it again for my daughter who is due in Dec.

im term plus 2 days now and thinking of anything that will safely induce. after a number of old wives tales tried and tested with no result i would love to know if it really works and to what harm if any

well i have taken it didnt taste any think but the oj lol felt a lil sick after taking it but think that was the nervs lol i took it at half 8 havent felt much yet a few twinges but thats bout it let u now xx llanelli girl

Tried castor oil with my first daughter 3 days past her due date and I went into labor. Then I tried it with my second daughter and nothing. My water broke on it's own (was drinking red raspberry tea too) 4 days after my due date. Tried it with my third daughter at least four different times and it caused contractions but they were just false labor... had to be induced a week over due (was using internal evening primrose oil capsules). Pregnant with my fourth (38 weeks today) and they are inducing me on the 18th so I'm going to try it again tonight... been getting some false contractions (using tea and capsules this time) and OB said my cervix was 1 cm and soft (commented he didn't think I would make it to my due date) so if it doesn't work I just don't think it will... and I'm gonna wait the two weeks. But it's worth the try! Nasty stuff but if you take it by teaspoons and wipe your tongue immediately after taking it and drink OJ it helps with the after taste in your mouth... burping will be really nasty for awhile though!

posted earlier today... took 2 oz... horrible runs and cramps then even some strong contractions but they stopped when I got on all fours to help with the pain... now nothing. Waste of time I think... thinking of trying another 2 oz but don't think it's worth it since I know they will def be inducing anyhow in 2 weeks.The intensity of the pain in my stomach at times really scared me and don't want to risk the baby or my own health just to go into labor.

Ok as someone who tried this with all four pregnancy's more than once I would say it doesn't work unless you are literally already in labor. It worked with only my first and this was after my due date had already gone by... and even then the hospital had to use pitocin to keep the labor going, so unless you are sure your ob would help along your labor once you start getting contractions from the castor oil, you would probably be wasting your time. Every other time I got contractions but they always stopped and I just got really really bad runs that made me sick and sore. I won't try this ever again because I seriously doubt that it works. At 1 cm dialated and a soft cervix having already been getting contractions for over a week... this still didn't work for me so I doubt it will for most people. I'm even using red raspberry tea and Evening Prirose capsules internally so I just don't think it works.

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i am getting to use castor oil now i am 2 days past due (40wka2d) i am going to take 1TBS with yogurt and increase my water intake any suggegtions?

I used it with my second child. Had a nice BM, showered and went in to the hospital with regular contractions. No messy side affects for me.

i am 36 weeks pregant with my 4th pregancy im 21 years old and i have tryed castor oil with my last 3 pregancy and had nothing but bm but i took some yesterday because im in so much pain i cant take it no more im going nuts i took it at 1:30 pm 2oz with orenge/pinneapple juice and one black cohosh 540mg capsule then at 3:15 had bm 2x and after i started nipple stimulation then at 4:21 started having contrations the first hour of contrations was liight to med. contrations every 4-9 min,then starting at the 2nd hour was 5-6 min apart contrations med-hard..so i had contrations till 3:00am thats 10 1/2 hours of 5 min apart very uncomf. contratinos i went to bed at 3:00 am and didnt wake up with any more cont. i took some more at 12:30 pm w another black cohosh and have been doing lil bit of nipple stim. still nothing and it is 1:35 pm also i was 1cm dilated when i went to the doc lst week and the day after i went i had bh con, for 3 days i checked my own cervic for dilation before doc appt and i thought it was 1-2 cm so i was almost right and i checked my self a coupile of days ago and i was 2-3cm i think and im pretty sure i can feel babys head but dont know for sure?? i go to doc in 5 days but hopefully im in labor and delevery by then....i will keep yall posted

I used castor oil with my first pregnancy. I took about 2 Tbsp at about 5-6 pm. At about 9pm i felt some slight cramping, but no diarreha. I laid down and then woke up about 11:30 with more cramping and decided to take a bath. I noticed while I was in the bath I had lost my mucus plug, i then got out of the bath, walked to my bedroom and then my water broke with a gush. Labor had started. It came very fast, contractions were very close together. By the time I got to the hospital which was 45 min away I was 4 cm dilated. By 5 am I was 10 cm and ready to start pushing. Very quick labor. Be sure if you use castor oil you are ready for a quick labor and can get to the hospital. From the time my water broke it only took 5 hours until I was fully dilated.

well one thing u have to do after taking castor oil is take a nice warm bath and shortly after u should have no problems because u should be in labor!!! IT DOES WORK!

I'm 39 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I took 3 tablespoons of Castor Oil mixed with orange juice yesterday to try and induce labor. About 2 hours later I started to have the urge to defecate and successfully did so! I went to the bathroom about 4 times over the course of 5 hours. I cleaned myself out pretty good, but still no baby 24 hours later!! Needless to say it didn't work for me and I was a bit disappointed, but it did clean me out and it wasn't so bad. I don't think I would do it again simply because it didn't work for me!

Ok 37 weeks 4 days dialated to 4 a few mild contractions yesterday, plug is gone and membranes have been striped not once but twice. just took 2 tablespoons and waiting to see if this stuff is worth it. i sure hope so!!! had an ultrasound two weeks ago and we already weighed 6lbs 7oz and was practicing breathing. so we know he is ok and ready to make it into this world. hopefully this works.

BEST ADVICE EVER:
They say pinapple is a natural way to induce labor too. Since im a big baby when it comes to drinking/eating stuff i dont like, i found a way to make castor oil something that tastes good! I tried mixing a tablespoon with orange juice but could only force down the smallest sip ever and was ready to throw it up! NASTY! So after giving it a little thought, i came up with the perfect wat to take it while also adding in the pinapple!
In blender add handful of pinapple chunks, a banana, castor oil (i used only a tablespoon) ice and orange juice. Than blend away! I promise you wont even know the castor oil is in there! Since castor oil is in fact an oil substance, it will seperate from the delicious smoothie if you dont keep stiring it with your straw.

I took 2 tbsp 2 days ago. Had diarea for 6 hours. Braxton Hicks for the last 3 days. I took 2 more yesterday morning had diarea a few times with braxton hicks. Went to the Dr yesterday (3cm) Took 1 more tbsp this morning No diarea. But still having braxton hicks.

Who knows when?????????

Can't say I would recommend.....

ok so i am the 37 weeker that posted on thursday. I guess everyones body really is different, I wish I could say that the castor oil worked for me. I took two tablespoons first and then waited about five hours and finally went for about an ounce. the only thing that happened to me was diareah. We go to the dr tomorrow and hopefully we will induce. we have tried everything from walking around the mall and on the treadmill, having sex, the castor oil, spicy foods, paking around my 2 year old, nipple stimulation, doing an exersice video, and my husband is a fireman and we had to go on a call he thought he would scare it out of me by driving too fast but nothing. So me and my little one are just really stubborn!!!! Good luck to anyone else who tries it.

i have just taken my first 3 spoonfuls of castor oil..... 1.00o'clock am 41 weeks will keep ya posted i have been contracting for last 3 weeks tried everything this is my last option...... am so bored and frustrated now!!!!!

I drank castor oil last night and got nothing but a bad belly ache and the worst case of diarehia ever I am so tired of being pregnant any suggestions?

I am between 37 weeks and I have had the most horrible pregnancy imaginable. I have had 2 antepartum stays for various infections and I have had every pregnancy issue (morning sickness for the duration of my pregnancy, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, swelling everywhere, SEVERE indigestion, you name it). I just took 2 ounces of castor oil 15 minutes ago and I am praying it helps. I have been 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and at -3 station for over a week. I lost my mucus plug on Sunday, but no change since then. I have walked/waddled my little swollen feet to death, I have been taking evening primrose oil, been drinking red raspberry leaf tea, even been trying nipple stimulation, NOTHING is working. I will let you all know if the castor oil helps, at this point diarrhea is even welcome considering my prolonged constipation.

I am 37 weeks and I have tried EVERYTHING to get this kid out. She is my first and my pregnancy has really taken its toll on my body. I have been in and out of the hospital my entire pregnancy not to mention the typical pregnancy issues. I have been using evening primrose oil, drinking red raspberry tea, tried nipple stimulation, walked for miles, and even tried accupressure. I have taken 3 tablespoons over the last 3 hours and am going to continue taking 1 tbsp each hour. My doctor doesn't want to induce labor in the hospital until I reach 41 weeks, but I know I can't wait that long. I will let you know if the castor oil works for me, but as of right now nothing is happening.

I was told by my midwife to take castor oil to induce my labor. I desided to take it @ 38+2 weeks. I took 2oz with oj and it didn't make me bubblie noe did it give me diahrea although I did use the bathroom 2 times that day. Now its 5 days later and still pregnant. I desided to take it again I took 2 tbl spoons wit a slice of lemon behind it and the rest of the bottle with ginger tea. I hope it works this time around it gave me contractions for twelve hrs but no progress. I'll keep you posted I pray it works now

i am 39 weeks pregnant and took half a pint of orange juice and castor oil last night about 2 hours later i was on the toilet with diaria then another ten minutes after that i was up ALL night with bad back ach and having strong contractions while having to still go to the loo every fifteen minutes i eventually rang the triage ward and explained my symptoms they told me to take a paracetomol and if the pain got any worse and didnt ware of go in, i had no sleep at all and my advice is do not take it it does nothing apart from give you really bad craps and fake labour pain oh and a sore bottom sorry to mention but been honest

well my name is Safire.im on baby #2 feeling alot of vaginal pressure/sorness everywhere...my due date is December 16th. (my 1st baby was due december 15th...but was born december 2nd and when she came out they said she was 2 weeks overdue :S which makes no sense bc duedate was december 15th..so technically she was suppose to be born in the middle of nov i take it lol) I took caster oil mixed with rootbeer@10:30pm nov 30th(not to bad :S just abit oily, oh yah 2tblsp!) im 38weeks. right now its been 4hrs (2:30am decem 1st) and i got some tiny cramps no diareeah so far. but im starting to feel abit of contractions. nothing to bad not hurting so im just waiting to see bc i was told and read alot that labour can happen up to 24 hrs later. and some women never felt any pain lol ...anyways ill repost later on :)

I have 3 children and I am pregnant with my 4th I always seem to go over my due dates I plan on taking it with this pregnancy if I go over so my first 2 babies I was induced by my doctor and it was probly the worst pain I ever felt so when I went over my due date with my third I refused to be medically induced so I took 2 oz of castor oil mixed in pepsi at about 8pm I was feeling nothing so I went to bed and woke up at 330am with diarriah and I kept going for about 30 mins once I was all pooped out the contractions still were there and I gave birth within 2 hours of waking up I recommend it to anyone who wants to avoid potocin but it will only work if your body is ready I wouldn't ttry until after your due date also while taking this drink plenty of water coz u will get dehydrated from the diarriah

i have 3 children, and pregnant with my last one, i am 37 weeks and really had anuff... i took the caster oil on my second pregnancy and third, didnt think it would work but it did, took it at 8pm 4 table spoons, had the cramps for about 5 mins then nothing for 4 hours, then labour started and i had my baby at 2am, did the same thing third time round but it took a little longer. took it at, 8pm had the cramps 2 hours later, then labour started 5 hours later and had my baby at 4am, both completley healty, they were fine and i intend to do it again next week, good luck every1. still cant beleive this old wifes tale does work.