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castor oil?

Has anyone here tried it? I've heard pros and cons. I'm overdue and ready but my family has a history of not dilating. As of Thursday I'm still just a fingertip and desperate to get her out before Christmas!
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9457393 tn?1414915994
when are you due... my baby was due dec.26 and i took some castor oil at 11pm on xmas eve, labor started at 5am, and i had my little girl at 3:40pm.... goodluck
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I'm not sure if it works but after taking it last night i was 1cm dilated this morning at my doctor's appointment she did a sweep and gave me some homework! Hopefully I'll be in labor soon!!
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9457393 tn?1414915994
I read that u have to be 1-2cm dilated... my sons aunt was 2cm took 2 tablespoons n had her baby the next day! Good luck
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No success for me :/ I tried this, oj and milk mixture, sex, breast pumping! I just had a membrane sweep this morning I'm hoping he comes out tomorrow!
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